Nigerian forward Flourish Sebastine has completed her move to Portuguese champions Benfica, signing a three-year deal with the club.
The 21-year-old joins Benfica after a successful spell with Turkish side Fenerbahçe, where she helped the club win the Turkish Women’s Super League title last season.
Sebastine started her career with Bayelsa Queens and won three domestic titles before moving to Europe. She later played for Stade de Reims in France, Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe in Turkey.
Her journey with the Nigerian national teams also started at youth level. She represented Nigeria at the 2022 and 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cups.
One of her biggest moments came at the 2022 tournament when she scored the winning goal against France.
Her performances eventually earned her a place in the Super Falcons, and she made her senior debut against Japan in October 2022.
Now, Sebastine begins a new chapter in Portugal after saying goodbye to Fenerbahçe.
Known for her pace, movement and finishing, the forward is expected to add more attacking strength to Benfica as they compete for domestic honours and in European competitions.
Her move also means she will reunite with fellow Nigerian Janet Akekoromowei at Benfica, continuing the club’s growing connection with Nigerian women’s football.
For Sebastine, the move provides another chance to develop her game at one of Europe’s leading women’s clubs.
It also gives the Super Falcons forward an opportunity to gain more experience at the highest level as she continues to establish herself in European football.
