Super Lig Women: Besiktas Defender Glory Ogbonna Targets Victory Against Adana

Experienced Besiktas women defender, Glory Ogbonna has disclosed that the team will go all out for a win in Sunday's Turkish Women's Football Super League clash against Adana Idmanyurduspor. 

Besiktas are currently on a four match winning streak scoring thirteen goals in the process with three goals conceded. 

The Super Falcons' defender is optimistic that the team will put a good performance against the rock bottom team with 5 points from 24 matches to extend their brilliant run in the campaign. 

"This is a must win match for us, our target is nothing more than a win. 

"We are not going to underrate them, we know they are currently on a winless run so we will do our best to get the desired result." 

The former Edo Queens' captain has played 23 times this season with a goal and assist to her credit. 

Besiktas are fifth on the log with 44 points from 24 matches. 

The game is billed for Sunday, 24th March.

By: Favour Itua

Glory Ogbonna: Super Falcons star floats football tourney to foster unity talent development

Over 150 footballers from eight communities in Ovungwu, Isialangwa Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria have registered for the Glory Ogbonna Men’s Football competition, which is set to hold from October 22 to 29 December, 2023.

The tournament is organized by the Super Falcons defender, Glory Ogbonna to give back to her society, develop sports amongst youth as well as strengthening peace and unity in the communities.

Ahead of the tournament, the defender encouraged players to exhibit good behavior, character, and friendship, displaying good spirit of sportsmanship.

She sternly warned against engaging in negative activities like drugs, cultism, or robbery while pursuing a sports career.

The winner of the competition will go home with N250,000 ( Two hundred and fifty thousand naira) while the second and third position will get N150,000  (One hundred and fifty thousand naria) and N100,000 (One hundred thousand naria) respectively.

Individual awards have also been set aside for the highest goal scorer, fair play award and player of the tournament.

Done Deal: Spanish side, Santa Teresa signs Super Falcons star Glory Ogbonna

By Favour Itua

Super Falcons Defender, Glory Ogbonna has joined  Segunda División Pro team Santa Teresa CD on a Six-Month Deal after her contract with Umeå IK was terminated by mutual consent. 

Ogbonna was presented by the club to the fans this afternoon and will wear the No 3 jersey. 

On signing for Santa Teresa CD, Ogbonna said: "My ambition is to help the club gain promotion to the top flight and win trophies.

"That's why I am playing football. I am a competitor and I want to win big anywhere I go to".

Ogbonna, who joined Santa Teresa CD from Umeå IK helped the team top the Elitettan table and gain promotion to the top flight (Damallsvenskan) with two woman of the match awards. 

A African Women Cup of Nations winner in 2018, has just been invited by Super Falcons Coach, Randy Waldrum ahead of the 2022 AWCON Qualifiers against Cote D'Ivoire. 

After 16 matches, Santa Teresa CD are currently 4th on the Segunda División Femenina table with 25 points, 5 points behind table toppers Alhama.

Super Falcons Glory Ogbonna secures Damallsvenskan promotion with Umeå IK

By Favour Itua

Super Falcons defender Glory Ogbonna will make her dream debut in the elite league of women's football (Damallsvenskan) in Sweden next season following her promotion with Umea IK.

Ogbonna was on the lineup for UIK as they sealed their return to the top flight with a 6–2 win over IF Brommapojkarna at the

Umeå Energi Arena Sol, on Saturday.

The promotion is a dream come true for Ogbonna who has so far made eight league and two cup appearances since joining UIK in July and also won two player of the match awards with her wonderful performance in the push for promotion.

Speaking after the game, an elated Ogbonna said one of the reasons she joined was to help Umeå IK gain promotion. 

"I feel so happy today. It is a dream come true. 

"It was my main point of coming to help the team qualify and I'm happy I've achieved that today". 

Umeå IK remain top with 54 points after 22 matches with four matches left. 

The former Edo Queens player will now join the list of Super Falcons players like Faith Michael, Halimat Ayinde , Ngozi Okobi, Uchenna Kanu, Chinaza Uchendu, Anam Imo, Joy Bokiri who play in the Swedish top flight come next season.

Super Falcons star Ogbonna claims Umeå's best player gong after outstanding performance

 

By Favour Itua

Super Falcons Defender, Glory Ogbonna was voted Woman of the match in Umeå IK's 3-1 win over Norrköping. 

Ogbonna's composure at the back couple with resolute defending from her through out the game earned her a second woman of the match since she arrived the club. 

The 2018 African Women Cup of Nations winner expressed her gratitude after winning the award

"First of all I want to thank God who has made this day possible for me. Second of all, I want to share this award with my coaches, players because without them it won't be easy settling here". 

It will be recalled Ogbonna won her first Woman of the match award against Alvsjo ALK in August. 

The 3-1 victory over Norrköping has now taken Umeå IK to 48 points after 20 matches as they maintain top spot in the Elitettan League.