Nigeria’s Super Falcons striker, Uchenna Kanu has expressed her delight after completing a move from the United States of America to the Spanish Primera Iberdrola side, Sevilla.
The Nigerian youngster, who left the United States of America college side Southeastern Fire to secure her first professional contract, joined the Spanish outfit for the remainder of the season.
The forward becomes the latest Nigerian to move to Spain after Asisat Oshoala, Rita Chikwelu, Osinachi Ohale, and others made completed their move to Spain.
Speaking to the media, Kanu said: “I am very happy to reach a great club like Sevilla FC, which has a great history.”
Sevilla is 11th on the Primera Iberdrola log with 18 points after 17 games and will hope the signing of Kanu will see them finish on a high this term.
Kanu who is known for her pace and skill was part of the Superteam that won the 2018 African Women’s Cup of Nations for Nigeria and was also in the squad that reached the round of 16 of FIFA Women’s World Cup in France last year.
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