Anam Imo’s brace fires Rosengård into Champions League progression

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria international Anam Imo struck twice as FC Rosengård cruised to a commanding 5–0 victory over Ljuboten in the UEFA Women’s Champions League second qualifying round on Wednesday.

The former Piteå forward opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 44th minute, setting the Swedish champions on their way. After the break, Filippa Sjöström doubled the advantage in the 52nd minute before Imo grabbed her second of the night with a well-taken finish.

Substitute Emilia Larsson added two late goals to complete the rout and seal Rosengård’s progress.

Imo was withdrawn for Isabella Tryggvadottir in the 81st minute, while her compatriot Halimatu Ayinde also featured, starting the match before being replaced by Elli Pikkujamsa in the 74th minute.

The emphatic result moves Rosengård a step closer to another UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage campaign, underlining their ambitions to make a strong impression in Europe this season.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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