Christy Ucheibe: Super Falcons star scores winning penalty, sends Benfica to Final

Christy Ucheibe: Super Falcons star scores winning penalty, sends Benfica to Final

Tosin Abayomi 23:00 - 02.09.2023

22-year-old Super Falcons star Christy Ucheibe scores the winning penalty as Benfica beat Braga to move to the Final.

Super Falcons of Nigeria star Christy Ucheibe played a crucial role for her side, Benfica.

The 22-year-old is already making headlines on her return to Benfica.

Christy Ucheibe scores the winning penalty for Benfica against Braga

Ucheibe was in action as Benfica recorded a penalty victory against Braga in a Portuguese Women's Super Cup semifinal fixture played on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Benfica scored first, but Braga responded with three quick goals to take the lead into the halftime break.

In the closing stages of the game, Benfica were able to score two goals to equalize and send the game to penalties.

Ucheibe was given the responsibility to take the fourth penalty and stepped up to convert in style and win the game for Benfica. Image Credit - Instagram/Christy Ucheibe
Ucheibe was given the responsibility to take the fourth penalty and stepped up to convert in style and win the game for Benfica. Image Credit - Instagram/Christy Ucheibe

In the shoot-out, Braga missed their first two, and Benfica made all three to start.

Ucheibe was given the responsibility to take the fourth penalty and stepped up to convert in style and win the game for Benfica.

Ucheibe was in action as Benfica recorded a penalty victory against Braga in a Portuguese Women's Super Cup semifinal fixture played on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Image Credit - Instagram/Christy Ucheibe
Ucheibe was in action as Benfica recorded a penalty victory against Braga in a Portuguese Women's Super Cup semifinal fixture played on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Image Credit - Instagram/Christy Ucheibe

Benfica now awaits the winners of the other semifinal between Famalicao and Sporting Lisbon, scheduled for Sunday, September 3, 2023.  Lisbon,

The victory means Ucheibe and her Benfica teammates advance to the Super Cup final.

Christy Ucheibe was omnipresent in midfield for the Super Falcons of Nigeria against Australia - Image Credit - Imago
Christy Ucheibe was omnipresent in midfield for the Super Falcons of Nigeria against Australia - Image Credit - Imago

Christy Uchiebe, Super Falcons and World Cup

Uchiebe played all four games as the Super Falcons finished ranked 10th out of 32 teams at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Christy Ucheibe put out a statement about her meeting with the governor on her official social media platforms. (Instagram/Christy Ucheibe)
Christy Ucheibe put out a statement about her meeting with the governor on her official social media platforms. (Instagram/Christy Ucheibe)

Following her return from the World Cup, Ucheibe visited Abia State Governor Alex Otti.

Uchiebe put out a statement about her meeting with the governor on her official social media platforms.

Christy Ucheibe, who recently signed a contract with Portuguese giants Benfica, is now expected to return to her club ahead of the start of the new season. (Instagram/Christy Ucheibe)
Christy Ucheibe, who recently signed a contract with Portuguese giants Benfica, is now expected to return to her club ahead of the start of the new season. (Instagram/Christy Ucheibe)

The post includes photos of Uchiebe presenting Governor Otti with Super Falcons and Benfica jerseys.

Ucheibe, who recently signed a contract with Portuguese giants Benfica, will now have the opportunity to win her first trophy of the season.

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