{
  "id": 4561274,
  "title": "Imuran joins Aston Villa from London City Lionesses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/imuran-joins-aston-villa-from-london-city-lionesses-4561274",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T03:46:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/imuran-joins-aston-villa-from-london-city-lionesses/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Nigeria's Super Falcons defender Rofiat Imuran has joined Aston Villa Women ahead of the 2026/27 Women’s Super League season, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The 22-year-old becomes the club's ninth addition this summer, with manager Natalia Arroyo continuing to bolster her squad. Imuran, who began her career in Nigeria and played in France for Stade de Reims and London City Lionesses, expressed excitement about joining a club with a rich history and ambitions. Aston Villa's Director of Women's Football, Marisa Ewers, highlighted Imuran's pace, energy, and quality, noting that she fits well with the team's defensive strategy.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Imuran joins Aston Villa from London City Lionesses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/imuran-joins-aston-villa-from-london-city-lionesses",
        "published": "2026-08-31T03:46:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}