Super Falcons forward, Gift Monday, dey continue to shine for America NWSL, as she add another important thing to wetin she don do for pitch.
The former player for Spanish Liga F carry her team, Washington Spirit, go win small but sweet away game on Saturday morning, Hitvibz reports.
Gift Monday collect her first NWSL assist, and na she directly help Spirit win Seattle Reign FC 2-1 for Lumen Field inside Seattle.
Monday first NWSL assist: Na she change the game
The 23-year-old Naija player play strong game. Even though VAR cancel one early goal wey she score, Gift Monday still show herself well.
Even though she only shoot ball go goal one time for the 81 minutes wey she play, na her first assist for the America women league wey finally give Washington Spirit the important three points.
Dem surprise say dem no call Monday for the Super Falcons squad wey go play Cameroon for two friendly matches, but she don get four things wey she don do for goal inside seven matches—three goals and one assist.
The game start for the 6th minute as Gift Monday put ball for net, but dem cancel am say she dey offside – na just the beginning of wetin go happen!
But Spirit no mind, dem score first. Just five minutes later, Croix Bethune, wey Casey Krueger give pass, put dem ahead 1-0.
But Reign reply sharp sharp! Shae Holmes make the score 1-1 for the 17th minute, and the game start to dey hot.
How Gift Monday shine make dem win
Spirit manage to collect their lead back before halftime.
For the 35th minute, Ashley Hatch score, and na the always-present Monday give the first important assist of her NWSL career, making the score 2-1.
Dem change the Naija forward for Makenna Morris for the 81st minute after she play well, as Spirit hold on to their lead to win the tough away game.
This win make Washington Spirit still dey number three on the league table with 19 points after ten games, and dem don go five points clear of Seattle Reign wey dey number six.
“Na 5 wins for away game. We go see una back for Rowdy Audi on 6/8 against NC Courage,” na wetin Proud Spirit write for their social media page.
As dem dey happy with this win, dem go prepare for their next game against NC Courage.
You Like this post abi?
Oya, we go like hear from you abeg. Help us drop small comment for the box below!
Last Updated on May 24, 2025 10:02 am by Hitvibz Media
Stay connected