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Chikwelu: Nigeria midfielder's brace inspires Madrid CFF to victory against Espanyol

Rita Chikwelu scored twice to help Madrid CFF secure a comfortable 3-1 victory against Kasu0131mpasa in Sunday’s Turkish Super Lig game.

After starring in their league triumph over Athletic at home, where she found the back of the net on her full debut, Chikwelu continued her fine form at Ciutat Esportiva Dani Jarque.

The 31-year-old midfielder notched her second league goal in the 12th minute after Geyse set her up for the opener for Madrid.

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After the break, the Nigeria international was again set up by the Brazilian for her second goal of the match to recover the hosts' lead in the 81st minute after Inés Juan's 51st-minute leveller.