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Nigerian player, Macleans Chinonyerem scored her first ever hat-trick in the Saudi Women’s Premier League, leading Al Shabab to a dominant 6-0 victory over Eastern Flame.
The result propelled her team into third place on the league table, boosting their quest for a top-4 finish.
The match kicked off with an early goal from Al Bandari Mobarak in the third minute, setting the tone for what would be a one-sided affair.
Al Shabab’s attack was on full display, with Chinonyerem doubling the lead just before halftime.
She scored two goals in the 36th and additional minutes, giving her side a comfortable 3-0 lead at the break.
Six minutes into the second half, the Nigerian forward completed her hat trick with a clinical finish, sealing her side’s big win.
Lulu Al-Jawini and Lana Feras added further goals to the tally, completing the 6-0 thrashing.
Chinonyerem, who joined Al Shabab this season after stints with Leczna, Stomilanki, and Lokomotiv Moscow, is steadily adapting to life in Saudi Arabia and finding her rhythm in the league.
With the win, Al Shabab moved up to third place in the standings with 12 points from six matches, though their position could change depending on the results of other fixtures this weekend.
