Nigerian midfielder Christy Ucheibe added another milestone to her growing career as she claimed her 14th piece of silverware in Portugal with SL Benfica following a 3–1 victory over SC Braga on Saturday.
Benfica got off to a flying start in the encounter, with Nycole Silva Sobrinho opening the scoring just five minutes into the game.
The visitors maintained control and doubled their advantage before halftime through Diana Silva, who found the net in the 42nd minute.
Braga attempted a comeback in the second half, as Maribel Flores reduced the deficit in the 70th minute.
However, Benfica quickly restored their two-goal cushion when Carole Costa struck in the 76th minute to seal a 3–1 win.
Ucheibe featured in the match and delivered a solid performance in midfield before being substituted for Marit Lund in stoppage time (93rd minute).
The triumph marks Ucheibe’s 14th title in Portugal, further underlining her importance to Benfica’s dominance in domestic competitions.
Her consistent performances have also attracted reported interest from clubs in England, signaling a potential new chapter in her career.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
