By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Nigeria forward, Charity Reuben is a Cup champions as her team, Al Ahly emerged as winners of the Egyptian Women’s Cup.
Al Ahly edged former league winners, Wadi Degla 1-0 win the trophy.
With both sides not separated after 90 minutes, the grand finale went into extra time.
Ashrakat Adel scored the game winner for Al Ahly in extra time to clinch the title.
She broke clear to slide the ball under the opposing goalkeeper.
Reuben who previously won the FA Cup with Bayelsa Queens added to her trophy haul.
The title was the first for Al Ahly in the nascent history of the women’s team.
They will see this as a huge success during their maiden season in Egyptian top flight.
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.
