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The 23-year-old forward came off the bench to replace Gabrielle Carle in a 2-0 away victory over Racing Louisville FC.

Ucheibe opened the scoring with a powerful header on the half-hour mark — her second goal of the season in 11 league appearances.

Nigeria, drawn in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania, are eyeing their record-extending 12th WAFCON title.

Okunwa-Igunbor also drew attention to the home-based players who are often overlooked, calling for immediate integration of local league stars into the preparation plans.

The last FIFA break before WAFCON is from May 26 to June 3, 2025—just one month before the tournament.

Senior Director of Racing Kyle Merber announced the withdrawals but assured fans that replacements were of a high standard.

The quarter-finals also saw a strong Nigerian influence, with four Nigerian players finding the back of the net.

Monday’s arrival at Washington Spirit adds another exciting attacking option for Giráldez’s squad as they aim for success in the upcoming 2025 NWSL season.

Banda, who scored 13 goals in her debut NWSL season, remains a key player for Orlando Pride.

The Chicago Sky will begin their 2025 WNBA regular season on May 17 against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.