Banyana Banyana striker joins Spanish outfit Malaga

Banyana Banyana striker Ode Fulutudilu has completed a move to Spanish outfit Malaga following her successful spell in Finland.

The 28-year-old came through the Sasol Women’s League and having started for Red Roses, she earned a move to Finland in March last year.

The Banyana striker played a starring role in the Finnish Naisten Liiga, as she managed to score a total of 15 goals from 23 appearances last season.

MCFFNews| 🆕 La atacante sudafricana Ode Fulutudilu se suma a las filas blanquiazules 📣 ¡Bienvenida a #Málaga, @ode101! 😊⚽️

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— Málaga CF Femenino (@MalagaCFemenino) January 22, 2019

Fulutudilu, who is originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), but opted to play for the South African Women’s national team, was last called up in October 2018 to Desiree Ellis’ side for two friendly games against Chile.

Malaga, who have 13 games remaining in the current league campaign and occupy 13th place in the Primera Division Femenina, just two points above the relegation zone, will be hoping Fulutudilu can continue the same goal-scoring as she did in Finland.

Having missed out on the 2018 Women’s Afcon in Ghana, and the recent two friendly matches against Sweden and Netherlands in Cape Town, Fulutudilu will be hoping her move and good performance in Spain will help her secure a spot in Banyana’s World Cup squad.

Banyana Banyana are currently on a break, and will resume camp late next month when they start preparations for the Cyprus Women’s Cup, which takes place from 27 February to 6 March.