Roosa Ariyo Explained

Roosa Funmilayo Ariyo (born 13 June 1994) is a Finnish-born Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for KuPS and the Nigeria women's national team.

Early life

Ariyo was raised in Helsinki and Espoo.^{[3] [2]} Her father is Nigerian and her mother is Finnish.^[4]

College career

Ariyo has attended the Monroe Community College and the University of Bridgeport in the United States.^{[3] [2]}

Club career

Honka

Ariyo made her league debut against United Pietarsaari on 9 July 2011.^[5] She scored her first league goal against Åland United on 14 August 2013, scoring in the 88th minute.^[6]

Jitex

Ariyo made her league debut against QBIK on 12 April 2015.^[7]

TiPS

Ariyo made her league debut against Åland United on 23 March 2019.^[8] She scored her first league goals against IK Myran on 20 April 2019, scoring in the 18th and 34th minute.^[9]

UDG Tenerife

On 30 June 2021, Ariyo was announced at UDG Tenerife.^[10] She made her league debut against Barcelona on 4 September 2021.^[11]

Real Betis

Ariyo was announced at Real Betis.^[12]

Club YLA

On 30 June 2022, Ariyo was announced at Club YLA.^[13]

KuPS

On 4 August 2023, Ariyo was announced at KuPS.^[14] She made her league debut against HJK on 8 August 2023.^[15] Ariyo scored her first league goal against Åland United on 12 August 2023, scoring in the 62nd minute.^[16] She won the August 2023 Best Player award in September 2023.^[17] Ariyo scored against Celtic on 4 September 2024 in the UEFA Women's Champions League, scoring in the 18th minute.^[18]

International career

Ariyo made her senior debut for Nigeria on 10 June 2021 in a 0–1 friendly loss to Jamaica.^[19]

External links

• Web site: Roosa Ariyo #29 F Bridgeport. ECC.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Roosa Funmilayo Ariyo - Spelarstatistik. Svensk fotboll. sv. 21 June 2021.
2. Web site: Roosa Ariyo. Bridgeport. 19 June 2021.
3. Web site: Roosa Ariyo. Monroe Community College Athletics. 19 June 2021.
4. Web site: Från en mobbad och osäker tonåring till en sent blomstrande skyttedrottning – blir Roosa Ariyo Helmarits hemliga EM-vapen eller tackar hon ja till Nigerias Super Falcons?. Finnish. svenska.yle.fi.
5. Web site: Honka vs United Pietarsaari - 9 July 2011. int.soccerway.com.
6. Web site: Honka vs Åland United - 14 August 2021. int.soccerway.com.
7. Web site: Jitex vs QBIK - 12 April 2015. int.soccerway.com.
8. Web site: TiPS vs Åland United - 23 March 2019. int.soccerway.com.
9. Web site: Myran vs TiPS - 20 April 2019. int.soccerway.com.
10. Web site: Roosa Ariyo, potencia y gol para la delantera de la UDG Tenerife Egatesa. Spanish. udtenerife.com.
11. Web site: Barcelona vs UD Tenerife - 4 September 2021. int.soccerway.com.
12. Web site: Roosa Ariyo, nueva incorporación a las filas del Real Betis Féminas. Spanish. www.realbetisbalompie.es.
13. Web site: OFFICIEEL: vrouwen Club Brugge halen spits op in Spanje. www.vrouwenvoetbalkrant.be. 30 June 2022 .
14. Web site: KuPSille kova vahvistus – tervetuloa Roosa Ariyo. Finnish. kups.fi. 4 August 2023 .
15. Web site: KuPS vs HJK - 8 August 2023. int.soccerway.com.
16. Web site: KuPS vs Åland United - 12 August 2023. int.soccerway.com.
17. Web site: Roosa Ariyo on liigan kuukauden pelaaja. Finnish. kups.fi. 22 September 2023 .
18. Web site: KuPS vs Celtic: Women's Champions League - 4 September 2024. www.bbc.co.uk.
19. Web site: Match Report of Jamaica vs Nigeria - 2021-06-10 - FIFA Friendlies - Women. Global Sports Archive. 19 June 2021.