Nigerian attacker Rafiat Sule Folakemi has officially completed her move to Italian women’s side Real Vicenza Women, joining the club from Lumezzane as she begins a new chapter of her football career in Italy.
Sports247 reports that the talented Nigerian has put pen to paper with the Vicenza-based club and is set to compete in the Serie C Femminile, Italy’s third tier of women’s football.
The transfer represents another important step in Folakemi’s development as she continues to build her career in European football. After her spell with Lumezzane, the forward will now look to establish herself at Real Vicenza and contribute to the club’s ambitions in the new campaign.
Folakemi’s arrival adds another Nigerian presence to the growing number of players making their mark across European women’s football. Her move to Vicenza provides the attacker with an opportunity to gain further experience in the Italian game while competing regularly at a competitive level.
The transition to a new club and league will also present a fresh challenge for the Nigerian, who will be expected to adapt to her new environment and build an understanding with her new teammates.
At Real Vicenza, Folakemi will be hoping to make an immediate impression through her attacking qualities, work rate and ability to contribute in the final third.
The club’s involvement in Serie C Femminile gives the Nigerian forward an important platform to continue her progression and compete for regular opportunities as the season develops.
For Folakemi, the move is not simply about changing clubs but represents another stage in her journey as she seeks to establish herself in European women’s football.
Her new destination, Vicenza, is a city in Italy’s Veneto region with a rich footballing culture. It is here that the Nigerian attacker will now focus on the next phase of her career.
With the formalities of the transfer completed, attention will turn to Folakemi’s performances on the pitch. The forward will be eager to justify the faith placed in her and play a meaningful role in Real Vicenza Women’s campaign.
The move also continues a growing pathway for Nigerian female footballers seeking opportunities outside the country, with players increasingly making their presence felt across leagues in Europe.
For Folakemi, the objective is clear: settle quickly, earn the confidence of the coaching staff and deliver performances that can help her new club achieve its targets.
From Lumezzane to Vicenza, a fresh chapter has officially begun.
