Flourish Sabastine signs with Benfica after Fenerbahce stint
Flourish Sabastine, a former Falconets striker, has joined Benfica on a free transfer. The Nigerian attacker previously played for Fenerbahce, where she helped the club win the Turkish Women’s Super League. At Benfica, she will join fellow Nigerians Christy Ucheibe and Janet Akekoromowei. Sabastine has expressed excitement about making an impact at her new club.
Match highlights
- Flourish Sabastine signed a three-year contract with Benfica, keeping her at the club until 2029.
- She contributed 12 goals in 25 appearances for Fenerbahce and helped them win the Turkish Women’s Super League.
- Sabastine is now the third Nigerian player at Benfica, alongside Christy Ucheibe and Janet Akekoromowei.
- She played for Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team at the 2022 FIFA Women’s U-20 World Cup in Costa Rica.
- Sabastine stated her eagerness to help Benfica achieve success and connect with the fans.
