Oluwatosin Demehin progresses to Champions League group stage with Galatasaray

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria defender Oluwatosin Demehin and her Galatasaray teammates have advanced to the group stage of the 2024/2025 UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) after a 2-1 victory against Slavia Prague in the second leg of the qualifiers on Wednesday.

The match began with an own goal from Eda Karatas in the 31st minute, giving the Czech Republic hosts an early lead.

However, five minutes into the second half, Arzu Katabulut equalized for Galatasaray, bringing the score to 1-1.

With neither side able to find a winner in regulation time, the match went into extra time.

In the 100th minute, Nazlican Parlak scored the decisive goal for the visitors, securing their place in the group stage of the UWCL.

Demehin played the entire match for Galatasaray, showcasing her skills after recently transferring from a top-flight French club to the Turkish side.

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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