Flourish Sabastine: Galatasaray Women’s Football Club welcomes Super Falcons youngster

Galatasaray Women’s Football Club has welcomed Flourish Sabastine, a Super Falcons youngster, from Stade de Reims Féminines after formally announcing her transfer.

As reported, the contract, effective for a duration of one year, commenced upon the successful negotiation and signing of terms.

Flourish joined the Football Club, following successful stints with Bayelsa Queens in Nigeria and Stade de Reims Féminines in France.

According to the Diaspora Digital Media (DDM), “Flourish Sabastine initially committed to a two-year agreement with Stade de Reims Féminines in 2023.”

“The signing of Flourish by Galatasaray facilitates a reunion with her former colleague, Tosin Demehin.”

“Both athletes previously collaborated at Stade de Reims Féminines and as members of the Nigerian Falconets. Notably, Demehin joined Galatasaray in September 2024,” Guardian stated.

Sabastine, an esteemed nominee for the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) 2022 Young Player of the Year award, represented Nigeria’s Falconets at the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

Additionally, she participated in the 2024 U-20 Women’s World Cup.

She was among the four players that received a late invitation to join the Nigerian Super Falcons squad for their international friendly against Japan, which took place in Kobe, Japan, in October 2022.

Galatasaray Women’s Football Club presently occupies sixth position in the Turkish Women’s Super League standings, trailing leaders Fenerbahce by six points. After five matches, the team has accumulated 12 points.

Know about Galatasaray Women’s Football Club

Galatasaray Women’s Football Club was established in 2011 as part of Galatasaray Sports Club, one of Turkey’s most iconic and successful sports clubs.

Galatasaray Women’s Football Club is a force to be reckoned with in Turkish women’s football.

The club currently sit sixth in the Turkish Women’s Super League, with 12 points from five matches, just six points behind leaders Fenerbahce.

Squad Overview

Their squad boasts talented players include:

Forwards: Catalina Usme, Andrea Stašková, Hapsatou Malado Diallo, Benan Altintaş, and Flourish Chioma Sabastine.

Midfielders: Ebru Topçu, Kristina Bakarandze, İsmigül Yalçıner, Arzu Karabulut, Ecem Cumert, Arzu Akkurt, Nazlican Parlak, İrem Eren, and Emine Esen.

Defenders: Blessing Demehin, Berna Yeniçeri, Eda Karatas, Jazmin Nichole Jackmon, and Sağre Öztürk.

Goalkeepers: Gamze Yaman, Handan Kurğa, and Müge Kandur.

Recent Performance

Galatasaray Women’s Football Club has been actively competing in the UEFA Women’s Champions League and the Turkish Women’s Super League.

Their recent match against AS Roma in the UEFA Women’s Champions League ended in a 1-6 loss.

Achievements

Galatasaray Women’s Football Club won the Turkish Women’s First Football League as champion between 2019 and 2020, and between 2020 and 2021.

The team won the Turkish Women’s Cup as winners in 2019 and 2020 and also won the Istanbul Women’s Football League as champions in 2014 to 2015 and 2015 to 2016.

Stadium

The Women’s Football Club plays their home matches at the Florya Metin Oktay Sports Complex and Training Center, which has a capacity of 2,500.

League Participation

The football team participated in Gala Turkish Women’s Super League from 2019 till present and also in UEFA Women’s Champions League from 2020 till present.

Rivals

Fenerbahçe Women’s Football Club and Beşiktaş Women’s Football Club are the team’s rivals.

Youth Academy

Galatasaray’s youth academy focuses on developing young female players, providing training and opportunities to join the senior team.

Notable Players/Alumni

Didem Karagenç, Yağmur Uraz, Ebru Topçu, Arzu Karabulut, and Ecem Cumert are all Galatasaray alumni.

Social Media

You can find the team on X formerly Twitter, @GSWomenFC, Instagram @GSWomenFC, and on Facebook @GSWomenFC.

Ticket Information

You can get its ticket at Florya Metin Oktay Sports Complex and Training Center. Ticket prices vary depending on the match.

Sponsorship

Galatasaray Women’s FC is sponsored by prominent Turkish brands.

Media Coverage

The team is being covered by Turkish media outlets like TRT Spor, beIN Sports, and Habertürk. It also feature on international coverage.

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