England based Female Ghanaian Footballer Freda Ayisi Matches Pogba’s ‘Smoothie’ Skill Challenge Effortlessly

England based Female Ghanaian Footballer Freda Ayisi Matches Pogba’s ‘Smoothie’ Skill Challenge Effortlessly

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:02 PM
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  • Paul Pogba, who has been classified as one of the most skilful players of his generation, recently launched the 'Smoothie' skill challenge
  • And one-time Arsenal forward Freda Ayisi replicated Pogba's 'Smoothie' skill challenge in breathless fashion in a lovely video
  • Born in Ghana, Freda, who is currently based in England, is known for her deft touches, which make the most difficult skill appear infantile

Ghanaian-born female footballer Freda Ayisi has underlined the age-old adage of "what a man can do, a woman can equally do" with a complete replica of Paul Pogba's latest skill challenge dubbed "The Smoothie."

Pogba, whose contract with Manchester United expires at the end of the season, recently unleashed the "Smoothie" challenge on social media, which has since gone viral.

His latest challenge has seen many social media users trying out their hands at Pogba's skill challenge but one person who has proved she can match and even best a skill challenge is Lewes FC Women forward Freda Ayisi.

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England-based female Ghanaian player Freda Ayisi is effortlessly juggling a football as she challenges Paul Pogba in the 'Smoothie' skill. Photo credit: @FredaAyisi
Source: Twitter

The former Arsenal and Birmingham attacker who plays in the Women’s Championship in England is renowned for her majestic set of skills, which leaves both her opponents and spectators bewitched by her flawless football artistry.

In a post on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, Freda dropped a video matching Pogba's 'Smoothie' challenge with breathless effort.

What is the Smoothie challenge about?

Outgoing Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba on Wednesday, May 18, launched The Smoothie challenge.

It is a football skill challenge which sees the 2018 World Cup winner juggle the ball with both feet at different angles.

Pogba is known for engaging his followers with various skill challenges. During confinement in March 2020, with his friend Zlatan Ibrahimović the #homeskillschallenge.

Who is Freda Ayisi?

The attacking midfielder and versatile striker Ayisi joined Lewes ahead of the 2021/22 season from London City Lionesses.

Freda has represented England at all youth age groups. She has also had previous stints with Birmingham, Arsenal and Leicester City.

Famed for her strength, pace, and technical ability, Ayisi is a nightmare for all opposition defenders.

Her proudest moments include scoring her first senior goal in the Champions League and winning the FA Cup with Arsenal.

Details emerge on why Paul Pogba made a U-turn on his proposed Manchester City move

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that new details have emerged that outgoing Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba backed out of a deal with Manchester City.

Pogba had initially agreed on terms with City only to pull away as the discussions got into the final stages.

It has now been revealed that Pogba feared backlash from United supporters should he join their cross-city rivals.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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