African Stars on the move around the globe. Shukurat Oladipo seals Roma deal, FC Masar to lose key pair,


Shakurat Olidapo presented by Roma ©AS Roma

Nigerian starlet Shakurat Olidapo was presented by reigning champions AS Roma currently third in Serie A Femminile 10 points behind leaders Juventus heading to the championship group phase of the season.

She moves from Nigerian Super League outfit Robo FC, where she made 178 appearances.

Shakurat took part in the U-20 World Cup in 2024 featuring in 4 matches and has two senior international caps to her name.



FC Masar agreed to a deal thought to be a Chinese club losing the phenomenal Burundi striker Sandrine Niyonkuru, who excelled in the Egyptian Women’s Premier League and CAF Women’s Champions League. Sandrine scored 73 goals in the 2023-2024 season and currently leads the league in scoring with

Also on the way out of FC Masar is Uganda ace Shadia Nankya despite currently being injured with a muscalar problem she is reportedly to be announced by Washington Spirit in the coming days. Nankya will miss the upcoming WAFCON Qualifiers 1st Round tie against Ethiopia.

FC Masar bought in Nigerian Alice Ogebe from Zamalek who has scored 18 goals in 14 appearances this season seen by Masar as a perfect replacement for Sandrine.


Macleans Chinonyerem’s spell with Saudi Arabia Women’s Premier League outfit Al Shabbab came to a end and is reportedly set for a move to Chinese Women’s Super League outfit Laioning who have already announced Adele Naomi Kabre and Folashade Ijamilusi. Liaoning will take part in the China Taiping China Association Women’s Cup Qualifying Rounds commencing February 15th


Linda Motlhalo who departed NWSL side Racing Louisville is currently training with Hollywoodbets Super League outfit JVW for the purpose of keeping fit. She is currently a free agent.


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