Ohale Joins Como, Extends Nigerian Presence in Italian Women’s Football

Former Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale has joined Italian club Como as a free agent, continuing her professional career in Europe following her departure from Mexican side Pachuca.

The experienced Nigerian international begins a new chapter in Italy after leaving Pachuca a few weeks ago, securing another opportunity to compete at club level despite recently announcing her retirement from international football.

Ohale brings considerable experience to Como, having represented Nigeria across multiple major international tournaments and established herself as one of the country’s most experienced defenders.

Her arrival further strengthens the Nigerian presence in Italian women’s football, where fellow Nigerian defender Shukurat Damilola Oladipo represents AS Roma.

The move offers Ohale an opportunity to apply her defensive experience in a new environment as Como pursue their objectives in Italian football.

During her international career, Ohale played a part in the Super Falcons’ campaigns across major competitions, contributing to Nigeria’s continued prominence in African women’s football.

Although she has drawn the curtain on her international career, her decision to continue playing professionally means Nigerian football fans will have another opportunity to follow her performances at club level.

Her move to Como also marks another destination in a career that has taken her across different footballing environments, underlining her continued commitment to the professional game.

Attention will now turn to how the veteran defender settles into life at Como and the contribution she can make to the Italian side.