Folashade Ijamilusi made an immediate impact in her Chinese Women’s Premier League debut for Liaoning Baiye, providing an assist in their 3-0 victory over defending champions Wuhan Jianghan.

Ijamilusi, formerly of Robo Queens and Edo Queens, had already made history in Nigeria, finishing as the top scorer in the NWFL before securing her move abroad through TopPro Sports Management Company.

Her next challenge will be getting on the scoresheet, as she looks to score her first goal for Liaoning Baiye in their next match.

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Ijamilusi’s strong start in China highlights her quality and adaptability in a new football environment. Moving from Nigeria’s NWFL to the Chinese Women’s Premier League is a big step, and her ability to immediately influence games shows she is ready for the challenge.

The Super Falcons forward, who recently moved to China in February 2025, assisted her team’s opening goal, showcasing her ability to create scoring opportunities. Before the game, Ijamilusi had vowed to give her best to help her team secure three points, and she delivered on her promise with an influential performance.

For the Super Falcons, having players like Ijamilusi gain international experience in competitive leagues is crucial for squad depth. If she continues her impressive form, she could become a key attacking option for Nigeria’s future international matches.

Her next challenge will be finding the back of the net, and if she does so regularly, she could establish herself as one of the most successful Nigerian forwards abroad.

Did You Know?

1. Folashade Ijamilusi was the top scorer in the NWFL before moving to China.


2. She previously played for Robo Queens and Edo Queens, two of Nigeria’s top women’s clubs.


3. Ijamilusi’s move to Liaoning Baiye was facilitated by TopPro Sports Management, a company specializing in Nigerian talent transfers.


4. Liaoning Baiye defeated defending champions Wuhan Jianghan, showing their ambition in the league.


5. If Ijamilusi scores in her next game, she will become the first Nigerian to score for Liaoning Baiye this season.