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Former Falconets forward Flourish Sabastine has joined reigning Portuguese women’s league champions Benfica on a three-year deal that will run till 2029.
Benfica confirmed the signing in a video posted on their official X handle on Monday.
Sabastine joined Benfica from Turkish club Fenerbahce, whom she spent just one season, scoring 12 goals in 25 appearances.
In her only season with Fenerbahce, Sabastine helped the club the league title.
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The 21-year-old was part of the Falconets squad that featured at the 2022 and 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
She made her Super Falcons debut on 6 October 2022 in a friendly match replacing Uchenna Kanu for the last nine minutes of a 2–0 loss against Japan.
Founded on 12 December 2017, Benfica have won six consecutive First Division titles, one Second Division title, three Portuguese Cup, five League Cups (record) and three Super Cups.
By James Agberebi
