In a moment of pure joy and triumph, Gift Monday stood among her UDG Tenerife teammates as she received the Liga F Player of the Month award for February 2025. The Nigerian forward, who has been in electrifying form, beamed with pride as cheers erupted around her during the team’s training session.

Her journey to this achievement has been nothing short of remarkable. With 10 goals in 18 matches, Monday has played a pivotal role in Tenerife’s push for a top-six finish. She currently sits third in the league’s goal-scoring chart, trailing only Barcelona’s Ewa Pajor and Edna Imade. Her six-game scoring streak earlier in the season showcased her lethal finishing, earning her recognition among Spain’s finest.

Winning this award places Monday in elite company, as she becomes only the second Nigerian to claim the honor after Rasheedat Ajibade’s historic win in September 2024. The competition was fierce, with stars like Real Madrid’s Alba Redondo and Barcelona’s Caroline Graham Hansen in contention, but Monday’s brilliance set her apart.

Since joining Tenerife in 2022 from FC Robo, the 23-year-old has steadily risen to prominence. Her recent contract extension until 2027 is a testament to her importance to the club. As she continues to shine, Nigerian football fans and Super Falcons supporters will be hoping she carries this form into international duty.

From Lagos to Liga F stardom, Gift Monday is proving that she belongs among the best.