Chinwendu Ihezuo hits hattrick as Pachuca thrash Alajuelense in CONCACAF W Champions Cup

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria forward, Ihezuo Chinwendu, continued her blistering form with a first-half hattrick in C.F. Pachuca Femenil’s 5-0 victory over Costa Rican side Alajuelense W in the CONCACAF W Champions Cup.

The clinical striker needed just 10 minutes to open the scoring, before doubling her tally in the 25th minute.

By the 39th minute, Ihezuo completed her hattrick with a composed finish, giving Pachuca a commanding 3-0 lead at halftime.

Pachuca, who were coming off a 2-2 draw in the domestic league, maintained their dominance after the break and added two more goals to seal a convincing 5-0 win on Matchday 3.

Alajuelense, struggling for form in their league campaign, had hoped for a turnaround in continental action but were outclassed by the Mexican side.

Ihezuo’s hattrick not only highlighted her importance to Pachuca but also underlined her growing reputation as one of Africa’s most reliable forwards.

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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