Chinwendu Ihezuo’s goal lifts Pachuca to victory over Club America

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria forward Chinwendu Ihezuo opened scoring for the Mexican Liga MX women’s side, Pachuca, in a 2-1 win over Club America.

The former Monterrey player scored the first goal of the top-of-the-table clash in the 33rd minute at the Estadio Miguel Hidalgo.

Eight minutes into the second half, Montserrat Saldivar qualified for Club America.

Five minutes later, Nina Nicosia restored Pachuca’s lead to seal the victory.

Ihezuo has scored three goals for Pachuca after six league games this season.

She was replaced by American youth international, Ayooluwa Oke in the 93rd minute.

Her compatriot, Osinachi Ohale, played the duration of the match and was yellow-carded in the 15th minute.

Pachuca upstaged Club America at the top of the log with 16 points, a point above their opponents.

They will visit Club Leon in their next league match on February 8, 2025.

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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