Nigeria Star Taiwo Lawal Officially Joins Mexican Club Mazatlán

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigerian international forward Taiwo Lawal has officially signed with Mexican side Mazatlán FC Women, marking a major step in her flourishing football career.

Lawal joins from Turkish outfit Ünye Kadın Spor Kulübü for an undisclosed fee.

The move comes after two impressive seasons in Turkey, where Lawal netted over 25 goals and contributed numerous assists, establishing herself as one of the league’s standout performers.

Her combination of clinical finishing, physical strength, and blistering pace made her a consistent threat in the final third — attributes Mazatlán hopes will bolster their attacking line.

Mazatlán FC, founded in June 2020, has steadily held its ground in the Liga MX Femenil.

The club is aiming to climb higher in the league standings, and the addition of the prolific Nigerian striker signals their intent to push for silverware in the upcoming season.

Lawal’s arrival is expected to inject firepower and experience into the squad, as the club looks to mount a strong challenge for the Liga MX Femenil title.

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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