Black Queens striker Sherifatu Sumaila will play in next season’s UEFA Women’s Champions League after her side Maccabi Kiryat Gat won the IsraeliĀ Ligat Al Women.
The 24-year-oldĀ took to social media to celebrate the club’s success with one match to the end of the season.
”If you are grateful more blessings will follow. 2020/2021 League Champions. Qualified for @UWCL,” she posted on her Twitter account.
”Really grateful for how far God has brought us this season. Things were a little harder for me cos of minor injuries.
”Played through the pain and here I am a “Champion.” Two more games to go.”
The striker could make it a double swoop if her team can beat Maccabi Emek Hefer on Thursday, 27 May 2021.