Super Falcons duo, Rinsola Babajide and Gift Monday continued their impressive form in Spain, leading Costa Adeje Tenerife to a 2-1 comeback victory over Valencia in a Liga F fixture on February 9, 2025.
Match Summary: Valencia 1-2 Costa Adeje Tenerife
Valencia took the lead in the 13th minute through Yasmin Mrabet, who converted a pass from Maria Sara Verdeguer.
Babajide equalized for Tenerife in the 52nd minute, scoring from the penalty spot.
Nigerian youngster, Motunrayo Ezekiel came on for Valencia in the 72nd minute in an attempt to turn the game around.
In the 90th minute, Gift Monday netted the winning goal, finishing off an assist from Solvoll Laupstad.
Both Babajide and Monday were substituted late in the game—Babajide for Fatou Dembele and Monday for Jassina Blom—as Tenerife held on for a crucial win.
Scoring Standings in Liga F
Gift Monday’s goal takes her tally to 10 league goals, making her third in the Liga F top scorer standings.
Edna Imade remains the leading Nigerian scorer in Liga F with 11 goals for Granada.
UDG Tenerife midfielder, Monday Gift. Photo | X
Costa Adeje Tenerife continues to push for a higher league finish, with Babajide and Monday continue their impressive form in Spain, proving to be key players for the team.
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