Edna Imade delivered a standout performance, netting two goals for Real Sociedad in a 2–2 draw away to her former side, Granada.
The forward opened the scoring for Sociedad before and then struck again in the second half to level the match after Granada had taken the lead.
Her brace continues an impressive run of form: she has now scored in three consecutive league games. This draw helps maintain Real Sociedad’s momentum in Liga F, and underlines Imade’s rising status in Spanish women’s football.
Editorial
We see in Edna Imade’s display a vivid illustration of resilience, identity, and professional growth. Facing her former club, she could have been consumed by echoes of the past instead, she turned the occasion into proof of her evolution.
Scoring a brace against Granada was not just a contribution to the scoreline it was a statement. For players in women’s football, moments like these resonate beyond goals: they question assumptions, reshape narratives, and demand recognition. We believe Imade’s performance should spark conversations about how much underestimated talent exists in women’s leagues, especially when linked to diasporic or migrant backgrounds.
Her consistency finding the net in successive matches—speaks to maturity and determination. Young players often face pressure to deliver immediately; Imade appears to be building rather than collapsing under that weight. We hold that long-term impact matters more than momentary flashes. Her trajectory suggests that with proper support coaching, visibility, mental strength she might not only dominate domestically but also claim rightful space on the international stage.
This draw was about more than one player’s moment. Real Sociedad earning a point away at Granada illustrates collective resolve. They did not crumble after conceding, and their ability to respond shows depth and mentality. We contend that strong teams are forged in adversity, and matches like this one test character more than skill.
The narrative of a player returning to haunt her old club is compelling, and Imade’s brace adds lore. But more importantly, it forces observers to ask why has she not yet received full acclaim, or fairer chances at national inclusion, given her form? We assert that performances in demanding leagues deserve attention, not skepticism.
In this draw, Imade did more than score goals she asserted her presence, challenged assumptions, and propelled her team. She deserves more than applause; she deserves opportunity, consistent recognition, and space to ascend.
Did You Know?
In the 2024–25 Liga F season, Edna Imade finished as Granada’s second-highest goalscorer with 16 goals.
In summer 2025, Imade signed a four-year contract with Bayern Munich and was immediately loaned out to Real Sociedad.
Edna Imade was born in 2000 in Benin City, Nigeria, but grew up largely in Spain where she developed her footballing career.
Because of nationality paperwork, she is currently ineligible to be selected by the Spain women’s national team, despite her form.
Imade has a height of 1.79 m, giving her a notable physical presence as a forward.
