Nigerian midfielder Chrisy Ucheibe and her Portuguese side, SL Benfica, have successfully defended their Taça da Liga title, edging Sporting CP 2-1 in the final. Ucheibe played the full match, adding to her title accolades with SL Benfica.

SL Benfica has dominated the competition, winning four consecutive Taça da Liga titles and six of the last seven. Their league dominance continues to impress.

In other news, the head coach of Nigeria's U-17 women's national team, Bankole Olowookere, has warned his players to remain focused ahead of the return leg of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifiers. The Flamingos secured a 3-1 away win against South Africa's Bantwana, but Olowookere remains cautious, emphasizing the importance of containing pressure and avoiding conceding another goal. The return leg is scheduled for Saturday at the Remo Stars' Stadium in Ikenne-Remo.