Nigeria’s forward, Blessing Owolabi Kenya, has established herself as one of the continent’s most prolific goal scorers after netting an impressive 30 goals in 24 matches in the 2025 Kazakhstan Women’s Football League.
The 19-year-old product of Nakamura Football Academy, Lagos, enjoyed a sensational debut campaign in Kazakhstan, combining her sharp finishing with creativity by also recording 20 assists throughout the season.
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Kenya began the season with Biik Kazygurt, where she scored 22 goals in just 12 appearances before sealing a loan move to Tumiris Turan for the second round.
Her form continued seamlessly as she added eight more goals in 12 games, bringing her total to 30 for the season — a remarkable feat that highlights her consistency and attacking prowess.
Reflecting on her outstanding performance, Kenya credited her success to discipline and a strong work ethic, which she described as the foundation of her improvement on and off the pitch.
“Discipline has helped me evolve as a player. Staying focused and working hard made the difference this season,” she told the press.
She also expressed deep appreciation to her grassroots coach, Rotimi Vianney Ronaldo, whose mentorship and constant guidance she said played a crucial role in shaping her goal-scoring instincts.
With her stellar performance in Kazakhstan, Blessing Owolabi Kenya not only stands out as Nigeria’s highest goal scorer in Europe but also as one of Africa’s most exciting emerging talents in women’s football.
