In an exciting move for her burgeoning career, former Falconet striker Taiwo Lawal has signed a two-year contract with Atasehir Belediyespor, a prominent team in the Turkish Women’s League.
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This move marks Lawal’s maiden venture into professional football abroad, and she is poised to make her mark in Turkish women’s football.
Lawal, whose international experience includes representing Nigeria at the U-17 and U-20 levels, has long been recognized for her exceptional talent.
Her goal-scoring prowess was evident when she clinched the Golden Boot Award at the 2022 Betsy Obaseki Women’s Cup, where she netted an impressive six goals during the competition.
Notably, Lawal was named the Most Valuable Player at the Flying Officer’s Cup preseason tournament in Abuja in 2022.
During the tournament, she contributed three goals and three assists, playing a crucial role in her team’s victorious campaign.
Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere, is highly optimistic about Lawal’s prospects in Turkey and has offered his unwavering support for her new adventure.
He expressed his confidence in her abilities and the potential for her to excel on the international stage.
“I am sure she will excel in Turkey because she has what it takes, I only pray she’ll meet with coaches that can make good use of her potential,” Olowookere remarked.
He also fondly recalled Lawal’s remarkable performances, including her two fantastic goals at Agege Stadium and her contributions to the 2020 U-17 team, further emphasizing her deserving nature of this opportunity.
As Taiwo Lawal embarks on this new chapter in her football journey, fans and supporters eagerly anticipate her future accomplishments as she represents Nigeria on the global football stage.
