22-year-old Super Falcons star Christy Ucheibe scores the winning penalty as Benfica beat Braga to move to the Final.
Super Falcons of Nigeria star Christy Ucheibe played a crucial role for her side, Benfica.
The 22-year-old is already making headlines on her return to Benfica.
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Christy Ucheibe scores the winning penalty for Benfica against Braga
Ucheibe was in action as Benfica recorded a penalty victory against Braga in a Portuguese Women's Super Cup semifinal fixture played on Saturday, September 2, 2023.
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Benfica scored first, but Braga responded with three quick goals to take the lead into the halftime break.
In the closing stages of the game, Benfica were able to score two goals to equalize and send the game to penalties.
In the shoot-out, Braga missed their first two, and Benfica made all three to start.
Ucheibe was given the responsibility to take the fourth penalty and stepped up to convert in style and win the game for Benfica.
Benfica now awaits the winners of the other semifinal between Famalicao and Sporting Lisbon, scheduled for Sunday, September 3, 2023. Lisbon,
The victory means Ucheibe and her Benfica teammates advance to the Super Cup final.
Christy Uchiebe, Super Falcons and World Cup
Uchiebe played all four games as the Super Falcons finished ranked 10th out of 32 teams at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Following her return from the World Cup, Ucheibe visited Abia State Governor Alex Otti.
Uchiebe put out a statement about her meeting with the governor on her official social media platforms.
The post includes photos of Uchiebe presenting Governor Otti with Super Falcons and Benfica jerseys.
Ucheibe, who recently signed a contract with Portuguese giants Benfica, will now have the opportunity to win her first trophy of the season.
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