Christy Ucheibe assists SL Benfica to victory over Famalicao

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria midfielder, Chrisy Ucheibe provided an assists as her Portuguese Liga BPI Women’s side, SL Benfica defeated Famalicao on Sunday.

Marie-Yasmine Alidou d’Anjou scored the first goal of the encounter in the first minutes of play at the Estadio Municipal de Fanalicao.

Two minutes later, Rita Dias equalised for the host as the game ended in a draw at half time.

The league champions restored their lead four minutes into the second half through Nycole Raysla Sobrinho.

Substitute, Ucheibe set up Andreia Norton who wrapped up the scoring for the visitors in the 90th minute.

She has scored a goal in the league this season and added her first assist to the statistics after replacing Beatriz Cameirao in the 82nd minute.

SL Benfica maintained their leadership position on the league table with 40 points from 14 games.

They have a three points lead over Sporting CP, their next opponent on February 1, 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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