Nigerian international striker Chinoyerem Macleans has completed a move to Georgian women’s club Nike Lusso WFC, marking a new chapter in her professional career.
The forward joins the Georgian side after leaving Al-Shabab FC Women in Saudi Arabia, where she previously showcased her attacking abilities and goalscoring instincts.
Macleans, known for her pace, strength and finishing ability in the final third, has gradually built a reputation as one of the promising Nigerian forwards playing abroad.
Her transfer to Nike Lusso WFC is expected to strengthen the club’s attacking options as they aim to compete strongly in the Georgian women’s league.
The move also highlights the growing presence of Nigerian female footballers across leagues in Europe and Asia, as more players continue to export their talents beyond the shores of Nigeria.
For Macleans, the switch to Georgia presents an opportunity to gain further European exposure while contributing to the ambitions of her new club.
Her experience at Al-Shabab and international exposure with Nigeria women’s national football team are expected to play an important role as she settles into the team.
The Nigerian forward will now aim to quickly adapt to her new environment and help Nike Lusso WFC achieve their targets in the upcoming season.
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.
