Ijamilusi Folashade Florence continues to prove her class on the international stage. The Super Falcons of Nigeria forward and 2023/2024 NWFL Highest Goalscorer put on a stellar show for her Chinese club Liaoning Baiye, playing a pivotal role in their 2–0 victory over Zhejiang in the latest round of the China Women’s Football League.
Florence was at the heart of everything creative for Liaoning on the day, notching an assist for the opening goal before sealing the result with a composed finish of her own—her first goal in China this season.
Her impact was immediate and constant. She set the tone early, slicing through Zhejiang’s defence with a precise through-ball that led to the opener. Later, she demonstrated her natural goal-scoring instinct, arriving at the right time to double Liaoning’s lead and secure all three points.
Ijamilusi’s transition from Nigerian league stardom to the growing competition in the Chinese women’s league has been seamless. Her move to Liaoning Baiye marked a new chapter after a spectacular season in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) where she claimed the Golden Boot.
Her ability to adapt to different playing styles and environments continues to attract attention from both fans and analysts. On a team still finding its rhythm in the league, Folashade has emerged as a consistent match-winner.
Eyes on the Super Falcons
As Nigeria’s women’s national team prepares for key international fixtures, performances like this from Ijamilusi are bound to catch the eyes of the national team coaches. With a growing number of Nigerian women making their mark in foreign leagues, Folashade’s form is a welcome boost ahead of potential national team call-ups.
Liaoning Baiye’s victory over Zhejiang is not just another win—it’s a signal that with talents like Ijamilusi in their ranks, they mean business this season. As she finds her rhythm in China, fans of the NWFL and the Super Falcons have every reason to follow her progress closely.
