Manisha Kalyan Becomes First Indian Female Footballer To Score Goal For South American Club, Achieves Feat During Alianza Lima vs Universidad Catolica Friendly Match (Watch Video)
Manisha Kalyan was previously the first Indian to play and provide assists in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Indian forward Manisha Kalyan has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first female footballer from India to score for a South American club. The 24-year-old secured the feat while playing for his new side, Alianza Lima, during a friendly match against Universidad Católica. The Punjab-born striker, who recently moved to the Peruvian champions from Greek club PAOK FC, found the net to signal a significant personal and national breakthrough. She was previously the first Indian to play and provide assists in the UEFA Women's Champions League. Indian Women's Football Team Midfielder Manisha Kalyan Joins Peru's Alianza Lima .
Manisha Kalyan Creates History
🇮🇳 Goal and assist for Manisha Kalyan in Alianza Lima's 1-4 victory in their visit to Universidad Católica of Chile for a friendly match.
🇵🇪 Manisha arrived at the Peruvian club last January from PAOK.
✈️ He will join the Indian squad in Australia. pic.twitter.com/BrYMBAQRsb
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