Nigerian forward Folashade Ijamilusi has secured a move to Chinese Women’s Super League side Liaoning Baiye FC, marking a significant step in her career after an impressive season in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership.
Ijamilusi made the switch from NWFL Premiership champions Edo Queens, where she played a crucial role in the club’s domestic and international success. She was instrumental in Edo Queens’ triumph at the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League in Côte d’Ivoire and helped the team achieve a fourth-place finish at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco.
Her goal-scoring prowess was undeniable throughout the 2023/24 NWFL Premiership season, as she finished as the league’s top scorer with eight goals.
A Product of FC Robo Queens’ Talent Factory
The 23-year-old forward is a graduate of the famous FC Robo Queens academy, which has produced some of Nigeria’s biggest stars, including Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade, Chidinma Okeke, Gift Monday, and Esther Onyenezide.
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She was a key player for FC Robo Queens, a dominant force in the Lagos State FA Cup before moving to Edo Queens.
Rising to the International Stage
Ijamilusi’s outstanding performances in 2024 earned her a call-up to Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, where she featured in a double-header friendly against Algeria in Ikenne and Lagos.
Her goal-scoring ability caught the attention of selectors, further solidifying her status as one of Nigeria’s emerging stars.
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Her move to China presents a new challenge and an opportunity to further develop her game on the international stage, as she joins Liaoning Baiye FC in their quest for success in the Chinese Women’s Super League.
