Medellín, Colombia – E be like say Colombia women sabi play ball well! Dem don just kick off the Liga de Naciones Femenina CONMEBOL with correct vibes by beating Peru 4-1 for their first match. You fit imagine the excitement wey dey happen!
As early as 5 minutes, Leicy Santos don show say she no dey play as she score penalty wey don set the ball rolling. If you no sabi, this babe na star for Real Madrid, so you fit expect wetin she fit do. Na so the party start quick-quick!
After dem don score that first goal, Peru no wan give up! Dem find equalizer after bad goalkeeping from Katherine Tapia wey cause dem to concede for the 47th minute. E no use, as the Colombian ladies no ready to make dem enjoy the moment!
Dem players come fire back wey captain Daniela Montoya use her head na! She rise high to score from corner kick make am 2-1 for dem. At this point, Peru don dey shakes like jello. (E no dey easy to play against determined ladies, no be so?)
Colombia ladies no just stop there, Leicy prove say she dey hungry for goals again! After plenty wahala for the pitch, she score again for the 86th minute. Wetin be this? Na double for Leicy!
Then before you know wetin dey happen, Ivonne Chacón come join the party for time wey everybody dey look forward to how the game go end. She score the last goal wey make am 4-1. You fit hear the crowd dey shout!
Now, Colombia don gather three points, joining Ecuador and Argentina on the same level for the table. Next match, dem go face each other for Quito to contest who go stand as the leader. You fit bet say dat one go get plenty drama!
This Liga de Naciones no just dey represent chance for women football, na big step for women empowerment! E go give players more exposure and develop dem talents better. Wetin you dey wait for? Make you gree support women’s football o!
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