Vivian Ikechukwu makes stalemate debut for Cruz Azul in Mexico

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria forward Vivian Ikechukwu played her first-ever match for Mexican women’s top-flight side, Cruz Azul, during a 0-0 draw with Atlas on Sunday.

The former Rivers Angels player joined Cruz Azul this month from the Turkish women’s side, Besiktas.

She replaced Ana Garcia in the 63rd minute of play at the Instalaciones La Noria Cancha 1, Cuidad de Mexico.

The former Gintra FC player had a feel of top-flight football in Mexico for the first time as her new team could not capitalize on going to the top of the log.

They occupy the second position with seven points after three games, two points behind UNAM Pumas.

On August 5, they will welcome Ikechukwu’s compatriots, Osinachi Ohale and Chinwendu Ihezuo’s Pachuca.

The duo might not be available for the match due to engagements with the Super Falcons at the Olympics and should be rested for the game.

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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