Elshaddai Acheampong Hat-Trick Powers East Bengal Past Odisha FC

Ghanaian striker Elshaddai Acheampong starred for East Bengal FC with a stunning hat-trick in a 3-1 win over Odisha FC in the Indian Women League 2024–25. With this victory, East Bengal leads the table with 18 points from 7 matches, while Odisha remains third with 11 points. Elshaddai now has six goals in the tournament.

In the Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2024-25, East Bengal FC continued their dominance with a commanding 3-1 victory over Odisha FC at Kalinga Stadium on March 9, 2025. Ghanaian striker Elshaddai Acheampong stole the show with a remarkable 38-minute hat-trick, taking her tally to six goals in the tournament. With this win, East Bengal remains at the top of the table with 18 points from seven matches, while Odisha FC sits third with 11 points.

Elshaddai’s first goal came in the 7th minute, assisted by Sulanjana Raul and Soumya Guguloth. She doubled the lead in the 31st minute after a swift counterattack, finishing past goalkeeper Shreya Hooda. In the 38th minute, Odisha’s Maryam Juke Ibrahim fouled Elshaddai inside the box, resulting in a penalty, which she confidently converted.

Despite a late fightback, Odisha managed only one goal through Jennifer Kankam Yeboah in the 74th minute. East Bengal could have widened the gap further, but Sulanjana missed two opportunities, while Resty Nanziri’s shot hit the post. With this win, East Bengal solidifies their title credentials, while Odisha FC will look to bounce back in their upcoming matches.