'When I got pregnant, I lost my job' - First Nigerian to win CAF Women's Champions League shares her maternity story

'When I got pregnant, I lost my job' - First Nigerian to win CAF Women's Champions League shares her maternity story

Hassan Abdulsalam 19:38 - 01.12.2024

Edet became the first Nigerian to win the CAF Women's Champions League and won it with a non-Nigerian club.  

Nigerian defender Glory Edet has shared her inspiring story about maternity after winning the CAF Women's Champions League with TP Mazembe.

Edet became the first Nigerian to win the CAF Women's Champions League and won it with a non-Nigerian club.

Although Edet celebrated the victory, her joy was overshadowed by a knee injury suffered in the opening 2-0 win against the University of the Western Cape, which sidelined her for the rest of the competition.

Nevertheless, her dedication to her team remained strong. She underwent successful surgery in Casablanca, marking a significant step in her recovery.

Edet became the first Nigerian to win the CAF Women's Champions League
Edet became the first Nigerian to win the CAF Women's Champions League

She established herself as a leader with Bayelsa Queens in Nigeria and won the Nigeria Women Football League (NWF) before embarking on a record-breaking run with the Congolese outfit.

Edet reflected on her journey returning to football after motherhood presented a unique set of challenges for Edet nearly a decade ago.

“Our football system doesn’t always make room for childbearing.

“When I got pregnant, I lost my job, and financially, it was tough. But with determination and the unwavering support of my mother, who took care of my child while I trained, I was able to regain my fitness.

"To female footballers out there, I’d advise planning carefully before motherhood, as it can be a challenging transition," she told Sports Boom.

Edet's outstanding performances secured her a historic spot in the CAF Women's Champions League Best XI, making her the first Nigerian to achieve this recognition.

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