Oshoala, Plumptre and Ucheibe Shine as Al Hilal Reach Saudi Women’s Super Cup Final

By Emmanuel Godwin - Chief Editor
2 Min Read

Asisat Oshoala scored the decisive goal as Al Hilal overturned a deficit to defeat Al Ittihad 2–1, securing their place in the Saudi Women’s Super Cup final.

ASISAT OSHOALA ON TARGET AS AL HILAL DEFEAT AL ITTIHAD 2-1 TO REACH SAUDI WOMEN'S SUPER CUP FINAL - Photo Credit : Julie Sports, Facebook
ASISAT OSHOALA ON TARGET AS AL HILAL DEFEAT AL ITTIHAD 2-1 TO REACH SAUDI WOMEN’S SUPER CUP FINAL – Photo Credit : Julie Sports, Facebook

The semi‑final was a special night for Nigerian football, with three Super Falcons stars on the pitch. Christy Ucheibe made her Al Hilal debut, joining Oshoala in the lineup, while Ashleigh Plumptre featured for Al Ittihad.

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Plumptre made an immediate impact on her return from injury, finding the net for Al Ittihad after being out since February. Her strike extended her impressive club record to 16 goals and 19 assists in 42 appearances.

Super Falcons Ashleigh Plumptre were both on the scoresheet as Al Hilal came from behind to beat Al Ittihad 2-1 and book a place in the Saudi Women's Super Cup final. - Photo Credit : Julie Sports, X
Super Falcons Ashleigh Plumptre were both on the scoresheet as Al Hilal came from behind to beat Al Ittihad 2-1 and book a place in the Saudi Women’s Super Cup final. – Photo Credit : Julie Sports, X

Despite falling behind, Al Hilal responded strongly, with Oshoala completing the comeback by scoring the winning goal and sending her team through to the final.

Christy Ucheibe make her debut for Al Hilal, joining Oshoala in action against Plumptre's Al Ittihad. - Photo Credit : Julie Sports, Facebook
Christy Ucheibe make her debut for Al Hilal, joining Oshoala in action against Plumptre’s Al Ittihad. – Photo Credit : Julie Sports, Facebook

For Ucheibe, it was a memorable first appearance, while Oshoala and Plumptre both delivered standout moments in a thrilling encounter.

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