Benne Håland Joins Hibernian From Verona

Written by Oluwaseun Oyediji

Scottish side, Hibernian Women has announced the signing of goalkeeper Benne Håland who has signed from Serie A side Hellas Verona Women.

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Benne, 24, is a talented young keeper who already has experience playing in England (Bristol City Women) and Italy (Hellas Verona Women).

She has also been capped at under-17 and under-19 levels for Norway.

With regards to the move, Benne said: “I’m really looking forward to joining Hibernian this season. Woman’s football in Scotland has an exciting future in sight and I’m delighted to be part of it.

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“I’m eager to meet all the girls and staff and hope I can make a difference for Hibs when we start the new season.”

Hibernian finished the 2021/2022 Scottish Women’s Premier League 1 (SWPL 1) season in the fourth position with 43 points from 27 games, 23 points, and two places below UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) places.

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Hibernian Women has also confirmed that Gabby English has formally announced her retirement from football.

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The American goalkeeper has called time on her playing career after spending a year in the capital, joining the club from Orlando Pride last summer.

A dominant and commanding presence in the box, English quickly became a popular member of the dressing room, striking up a positive relationship with the Hibs Women supporters.

English calls time on her career having made 26 appearances in all competitions for Hibs, keeping 12 clean sheets in the process.

Source: Hibernian Women FC

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Oluwaseun Oyediji

I am a huge advocate of Women’s football after covering the Nigeria Women Football Leagues (NWFL) since 2019. An unbiased football writer with penchant for women’s in sports and historical analysis.

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