Folashade Ijamilusi clinches Chinese Women’s league title with Liaoning

Nigeria international Folashade Ijamilusi has emerged as a Chinese Women’s Super League (WSL) champion after helping Liaoning secure the league title with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Beijing.

Liaoning held their nerve in a tense encounter played before an enthusiastic crowd to seal the championship, resisting late pressure from their opponents.

After a goalless first half, Liaoning broke the deadlock in the 51st minute when Sun Wenwen converted from a corner, striking the ball into the far post.

Beijing responded with sustained pressure and eventually found an equaliser in the 85th minute through Saratou Traoré, who produced an excellent finish to make it 1-1.

Needing a victory, Beijing continued to push forward in search of a decisive goal, but their final opportunity was sliced wide as Liaoning held on to secure the draw and celebrate the title.

Ijamilusi and her teammate Adele Kabre, who both played important roles throughout the campaign, also made valuable contributions to Liaoning’s successful season.

Zambian international Kabange Mupopo, however, did not feature in the title-deciding encounter.