Uchenna Kanu delivered a sensational performance, scoring a brilliant hat-trick to inspire Cruz Azul to a dominant 4–0 victory over Toluca away from home.
The Super Falcons striker was unstoppable in front of goal, showcasing her clinical finishing, strength, and intelligent movement throughout the match. Her three goals proved too much for the Toluca defence, as she led her side to a comfortable and convincing win.
Kanu is currently enjoying a rich vein of form, having scored twice in her previous game earlier in the week before adding another three goals in this encounter. That brings her tally to five goals in her last two matches, underlining her sharpness and confidence.
With 10 goals already this season, she continues to prove her importance to Cruz Azul and her consistency as a top striker.
Given her current form, Kanu is making a strong case for inclusion in the Nigeria women’s national football team squad ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Her performances suggest she is back to her very best and ready to play a key role once again on the international stage.
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.
