Nigerian forward Grace Kanu played a key role as MFA Zalgiris clinched the Lithuanian Women’s 1 Lyga title following a thrilling 5-4 victory over FC Gintra B in their penultimate league match.

Kanu found the back of the net in the encounter to help her side secure the victory and seal the championship.

Austeja Petkeviciute scored twice, while Erika Superlyte netted the decisive goal in extra time as MFA Zalgiris edged their opponents in a nine-goal thriller.

The triumph marks the eighth Lithuanian Women’s League title in the club’s history.

Celebrating the achievement on her Facebook page, Kanu expressed her excitement at winning her first European league title and gave thanks to God for the success.

“Guess who is the champion of Lithuania 🇱🇹 (Europe)\

1 lyga league 🥇🏆💪🏼

God is the greatest, he did it for me and the family of MFA Zalgiris..…..

My first European cup 🏆🥇

All thanks to God 🙏 I will say it again and again.

Let God Cook.”

The title represents a significant milestone in Kanu’s career as she celebrates her first European league triumph with the Lithuanian side.