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Olamide Adugbe makes impact in Napoli debut despite setback against AS Roma

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Olamide Adugbe makes impact in Napoli debut despite setback against AS Roma

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

In her debut match for Napoli, following her transfer from Nigeria’s Naija Ratels, Olamide Adugbe played a pivotal role in the team’s performance during a 3-1 loss to reigning champions AS Roma on Sunday.

Unveiled just last Thursday, Adugbe entered the game in the 58th minute after Napoli had already conceded three goals in the first half, with a brace from Manuela Giugliano and a goal from Canadian Evelyn Veins putting Roma in control.

Despite the tough start, Adugbe showcased her talent by assisting Michela Giordano for Napoli’s consolation goal in the 80th minute.

However, the Nigerian midfielder also faced a challenge, receiving a yellow card shortly after her introduction.

Currently, Napoli sits in seventh place with three points from four matches, and they will look to bounce back against AC Milan on October 6, 2024.

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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