Francesca Ordega scores winner in CSKA Moscow’s slim win over Dynamo Moscow

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria international Francesca Ordega played a key role in CSKA Moscow’s 2-1 victory against Dynamo Moscow on Sunday, scoring the decisive goal in a thrilling league encounter.

After falling behind to Helena Bozic’s opening goal for Dynamo in the 52nd minute, CSKA Moscow rallied with Darya Yakovleva equalizing in the 75th minute. Just ten minutes later, Ordega secured the win for the hosts, converting a crucial goal that solidified their comeback.

With this goal, the 31-year-old forward has now reached an impressive tally of 10 goals in just eight league appearances for CSKA Moscow.

The Russian champions currently sits second in the league standings with 59 points after 22 games, trailing Zenit, who lead with 62 points.

CSKA Moscow will next face Lokomotiv Moscow on November 9, 2024, in what promises to be another exciting match in the league.

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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