Indian Women’s League (IWL 2023) team Odisha FC has announced the signing of Ghanaian player Faustina Worwornyo Akpo ahead of the 2023 edition of the IWL, which is scheduled to kick off on April 25 in Kolkata.
Faustina Worwornyo Akpo joined Odisha FC after a fabulous season with Al-Naser Women in the Jordan Women’s League. She also represented the Ghana Women’s Under-20 National Team during her early days as a player.
The Ghanaian attacker has made a name for herself, with her goal-scoring ability potentially coming in handy for Odisha FC Women during the next edition of the Indian Women’s League.
“The attacking player’s exceptional skills and extensive experience make her a valuable addition to our team, and we can certainly expect our team to perform well in the upcoming Hero Indian Women’s League,” read a press release.
The statement added:
“The club is committed to the promotion and development of women’s football and provides opportunities for women to play at a high level and we believe the signing of Akpo is a step towards achieving this goal. We wish her all the best on her journey with us and look ahead”. to her contributions to our team.”
Odisha FC Women in Group B of Indian Women’s League 2023 (IWL 2023)
Odisha FC is drawn in Group B of the 2023 Indian Women’s League along with Sethu FC, Kickstart FC, Celtic Queens FC, Eastern Sporting Union, CRPF FC, Churchill Brothers FCG and Lords FA Kochi.
Here are the complete groups for the Indian Women’s League 2023 (IWL 2023).
Group A: Gokulam Kerala FC, Mata Rukmani FC, HOPS FC, Misaka United FC, Kahaani FC, East Bengal FC, Sports Odisha and Mumbai Knights FC.
B Group: Sethu FC, Kickstart FC, Celtic Queens FC, Eastern Sporting Union, CRPF FC, Churchill Brothers FCG, Lords FA Kochi and Odisha FC.
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