Nigeria Players Abroad
Gift Monday the heroine as Tenerife edge past Real Betis
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Nigeria forward Gift Monday delivered a crucial performance as Costa Adeje Tenerife edged Real Betis 1-0 in a tightly contested Liga F clash on Sunday.
The former FC Robo Queens striker made an immediate impact, scoring the only goal of the match just after the break in the 46th minute.
Aleksandra Zaremba provided the perfect assist for Monday, whose clinical finish secured the victory for her side at the Ciudad Deportiva Luis de Sol in Sevilla.
This goal marks Monday’s third in four league appearances this season, further solidifying her status as one of the standout performers in the early stages of the campaign. In addition to her goal, the Nigerian forward has also contributed an assist, showcasing her all-around attacking prowess.
Her compatriot, Rinsola Babajide, who was facing her former club Real Betis, played a key role for the visitors before being substituted in the 70th minute, with Maria Perez taking her place.
With this important win, Costa Adeje Tenerife have moved up to sixth place in the Liga F standings, now on seven points from five matches. They will look to build on this momentum when they host Levante UD in their next league encounter on October 12, 2024.
Costa Adeje Tenerife’s strong performance, bolstered by Monday’s goal, marks a promising start to the season, as the team continues to chase its ambitions in Spain’s top-flight women’s football league.
