Blessing Nkor ends Belarusian league season with 16 goals

Nigerian forward Blessing Nkor continued her impressive scoring form after netting a spectacular late winner to help Dynamo Brest secure a 2-1 home victory over Dnepr Mogilev in their Belarusian Women’s Premier League Round 22 encounter.

The Nigerian striker produced a moment of individual brilliance to settle the contest, giving Dynamo Brest bragging rights in a Nigerian derby against her compatriot, Blessing Okpe, Footballrover reports.

Nkor, who also scored in Dynamo Brest’s previous outing, a 3-1 away victory over Naftan Novopolotsk on Friday, November 6, finished the league campaign with an outstanding 16 goals in 14 appearances, alongside one assist.

With the match level at 1-1, Nkor delivered when her team needed her most. Arina Smirnova had put the hosts ahead in the 27th minute before Alina Skydan equalised for Dnepr Mogilev in the 55th minute.

However, with 10 minutes remaining, the Super Falcons forward produced a stunning finish to secure all three points for Dynamo Brest.

A cross from the right found Nkor inside the penalty area, where she controlled the ball with her chest despite being surrounded by three defenders before lifting a first-time volley over the goalkeeper from a tight angle.

The spectacular effort sent the home supporters into celebration and extended Dynamo Brest’s unbeaten run to seven matches, including six consecutive victories and one draw.

Despite Nkor’s match-winning contribution, Dynamo Brest narrowly missed out on the league championship after finishing the season with 58 points.

Minsk claimed the title with 59 points, edging Dynamo Brest by a single point, with a superior goal difference of 10 also separating the two sides.

Nevertheless, finishing as runners-up represents a historic achievement for Dynamo Brest, marking the best league finish in the history of the club’s women’s team.

For Nkor, the campaign was equally memorable as she celebrated reaching the 16-goal milestone on social media, thanking those who supported her throughout the season.

“Goal Number 16 in the Bag. This goal is dedicated to you all. Thank you for all your support,” she wrote.

Meanwhile, her Nigerian namesake, Blessing Okpe, also enjoyed an outstanding campaign with Dnepr Mogilev, finishing the FONBET Belarus Women’s League season with 21 goals and two Best Goal of the Month awards.

Both Super Falcons forwards have therefore enjoyed remarkable individual seasons in Belarus, with Nkor finishing among the league’s leading scorers despite Dynamo Brest missing out on the title.