Nigeria Super Falcons forward Uchenna Kanu has completed a return to the Mexican Liga MX Femenil after putting pen to paper on a deal with Cruz Azul Women, marking another significant chapter in her globetrotting professional career.
Kanu’s switch back to Mexico reinforces the rising profile of Nigerian footballers in the Liga MX Femenil, a league that continues to attract top African talent.
Her arrival at Cruz Azul adds to an expanding Super Falcons contingent already featuring Osinachi Ohale and Chinwendu Ihezuo at C.F. Pachuca Women, alongside other Nigerian internationals competing in the league.
The move represents a strategic boost for Cruz Azul, who are banking on Kanu’s experience, pace, and attacking intelligence to strengthen their frontline.
The Nigerian striker is no stranger to the demands of Mexican football, having previously turned out for Tigres UANL Women, where she gained valuable exposure to the league’s intensity and tactical rhythm.
Across her career, Kanu has built an impressive résumé, with stints at Pensacola FC Women in the United States, Sevilla FC Women in Spain, Linköping FC in Sweden, Tigres UANL Women in Mexico, and Racing Louisville FC in the NWSL.
That breadth of experience positions her as a key asset capable of adapting quickly and delivering impact.
For Kanu, the return to Liga MX Femenil offers a familiar environment to rediscover top form and maintain her place in the Super Falcons setup, while for Nigerian women’s football, her move further highlights the country’s growing footprint on the global stage.
In all, Kanu’s signing underscores Cruz Azul Women’s intent to compete at a higher level, while strengthening the narrative of Nigerian excellence continuing to thrive in Mexico’s elite women’s league.
