By Saheed Afolabi
Dannaz Ladies playmaker, Solaty Fatimoh was instrumental to her club’s dynamic start to the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership 2023/2024 season.
The Lagos-based side defeated Naija Ratels 2-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan to register their first win of the NWFL Premiership in their history.
Delight Isaac scored a brace as Solaty made her NWFL Premiership debut to give the newly promoted first win in the elite Nigeria women’s football League.
Solaty solidified the control of the game to give Super Falcons captain, Onome Ebi led team a run for their money.
The charismatic striker disclosed that the win against Naija Ratels was a call to actions for her and the team.
“I’m very happy about it and it’s a wake up call for us because I believed we can do better than that, and we still have big matches ahead of us so we have to keep working hard and not allow the win to get to our head,” she said.
On playing against Super Falcons captain, Solaty applauded the veteran leadership skills.
“It was a great honor playing against her. Her dedication to the team is what we young and upcoming players are looking up to.”
The Cedars will play host to Nasarawa Amazons at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on November 29.
