Nigeria U-20 international Shakirat Moshood has taken a major step in her professional career after completing a move to Portuguese women’s top-flight side Sport Clube União Torreense on a two-year contract from Nigeria Women Football League champions Bayelsa Queens.
The 19-year-old forward joins the ambitious Portuguese club following an outstanding spell with Bayelsa Queens, where she played a key role in the team’s triumphant 2024/25 NWFL Premiership title-winning campaign.
Sports247 reports that Moshood also enjoyed success on the international stage, helping Nigeria lift the TotalEnergies CAF WAFU-B U-20 Girls’ Cup, further cementing her reputation as one of the country’s brightest young talents.
Her move to Portugal marks another significant milestone for Nigerian women’s football, with the youngster expected to continue her development in one of Europe’s competitive leagues.
Bayelsa Queens confirmed the transfer on the club’s official social media platforms, expressing pride in Moshood’s achievements and wishing her success as she begins a new chapter abroad.
“Wishing you every success as you begin this exciting new chapter with Torreense in Portugal. We are proud of you and look forward to seeing you achieve even greater heights. Go shine, Queen!”
Moshood’s transfer reflects the growing reputation of the NWFL as a breeding ground for elite talents capable of competing at the highest level in Europe. Her pace, technical ability, and attacking versatility have made her one of the standout young prospects in Nigerian football.
As she embarks on her Portuguese adventure, expectations will be high for the Flying Eagles star to continue her impressive rise and establish herself in European football.
Her move also adds to the growing list of Nigerian female footballers making their mark overseas, reinforcing the country’s status as one of Africa’s leading producers of women’s football talent.
