Bashiru Scores Nine, Breaks Records in Turkey’s Women’s League

Former Remo Stars Ladies forward Kafayat Bashiru has etched her name into Turkish women’s football history after scoring nine goals in a single league match, smashing multiple scoring records in the process.

The Nigerian striker’s prolific performance came in a Turkish women’s league fixture where she found the net nine times, a haul seldom seen at any level of the women’s game let alone in Europe’s competitive leagues. Her astonishing tally not only helped secure an emphatic victory for her club but also ensured she would be talked about long after the final whistle.

Bashiru’s historic night has been celebrated by teammates, coaches and fans alike, with many hailing the forward as one of the most exciting Nigerian exports in women’s football. Her record-breaking feat has sparked acclaim across social media and football circles in Turkey and back home in Nigeria.

The nine-goal performance places Bashiru among an elite group of players globally, reinforcing her status as one of the most lethal finishers in the women’s game this season.

Editorial

Football’s magic often reveals itself not in quiet consistency, but in moments of jaw-dropping brilliance performances so extraordinary that they redefine what we thought possible. Kafayat Bashiru’s nine-goal explosion in Turkey is one such moment. In a sport where hat-tricks are celebrated as career highlights, to score nine goals in a single outing is to deliver a performance that will be replayed in folklore long after the season ends.

This feat is more than a numerical outlier it speaks to a level of finishing precision, positional intelligence and ruthless confidence that transcends ordinary excellence. Bashiru did not merely capitalise on a single defensive lapse she dominated an entire match, marshalled space with deadly efficiency and exhibited a relentless instinct for goal that few players, male or female, ever attain.

Her accomplishment also shines a light on the growing quality of Nigerian women footballers abroad. As domestic leagues evolve and more Nigerian talents venture overseas, performances like Bashiru’s are milestones not just for individuals, but for a generation that is raising the bar of expectation for women’s football. It is a reminder that the global game is increasingly interconnected, and talent recognised in one country can resonate across continents.

While records are meant to be broken, some nights like this one are meant to be remembered. For Bashiru and all who watched her shred defences with unerring precision, this is more than a victory it is a statement that Nigerian footballers are not merely participants in European leagues they are often its most exhilarating protagonists.

Did You Know?

1. Scoring nine goals in a single match is one of the highest individual tallies in competitive women’s football anywhere in the world, a rare feat at professional level.
2. Bashiru’s record-breaking display comes amid a surge of Nigerian women making an impact in European leagues, with several players starring in top competitions across Scandinavia, France and Turkey.
3. Among Nigerians in Turkey’s men’s league this season, Paul Onuachu has been among the Super Lig’s leading scorers with nine league goals in 12 appearances a testament to Nigerian finishing prowess in Turkey’s top divisions.
4. Turkish women’s club football has seen increasing investment and competitiveness in recent years, attracting talents from across Africa and Europe, making Bashiru’s nine-goal game even more remarkable in context.
5. Nigerian super striker Victor Osimhen’s transfer to Galatasaray from Napoli in 2025 set a Turkish transfer fee record for the club, reflecting the broader influence of Nigerians on Turkish football.