Super Falcons striker Uchenna Kanu don finally open her goal account for the season — and she do am in grand style as she bag correct hat-trick for high-scoring match between Cruz Azul Women and Atlas Women.
For their Round 10 match of Liga MX Femenil Clausura, Kanu score hat-trick inside 34 minutes as Cruz Azul carry 6–4 win for away ground after serious back-to-back action, na weytin hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Uchenna Kanu Burst Everywhere with 34-Minute Hat-Trick
The 28-year-old forward score one for first half before she add two quick goals within six minutes after second half start, give her team better edge and secure full three points on the road.
Na match wey full of goals, tension and nonstop attack as Cruz Azul outscore Atlas for 10-goal thriller.
Cruz Azul start the game with serious intention to control things. Ana Martínez open score early, then María Montaño double am 16 minutes later.
As game dey go, e turn to personal show for Nigerian striker Uchenna Kanu, wey deliver serious attacking performance.
She complete her hat-trick with goals for 27th, 55th and 61st minute, give Cruz Azul comfortable lead and leave Atlas defence confused.
Even with pressure, Atlas no gree give up. Renata Huerta reduce the score for 33rd minute, and Sanjuana Muñoz add another two minutes later to keep hope alive before halftime.
Second half come even hotter. Atlas push forward well well and Huerta score her second goal for 65th minute.
But Cruz Azul answer back with authority. Kanu smart movement and sharp positioning continue to stretch Atlas defence throughout the match.
Aerial Chavarin later add another goal for 73rd minute to give Cruz Azul small breathing space again.
Atlas still press and dem get penalty which Brenda Ceren convert for 70th minute. But e no change the story as Cruz Azul stay calm till final whistle.
Kanu Reply Squad Snub with Strong Statement
Na big performance from the Nigerian forward wey don play more than 35 matches for national team.
Interestingly, Kanu no dey inside the 25-player squad wey Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu release ahead of their double-header against Cameroon for Yaoundé.
This performance na clear message to the coach say she still dey ready to deliver anytime dem call her.
The win too important for Kanu and her teammates as dem bounce back after two straight losses and one draw for their last three games.
With fresh confidence, Cruz Azul go now face Necaxa next Thursday as dem dey try climb from eighth position on the table, where dem get 15 points.
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Last Updated on February 21, 2026 2:05 pm by Hitvibz Media
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