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'We'll give the best of us to win' - Puskas award nominee Nchout targets Norwegian Cup glory with Valerenga

Ajara Nchout is hoping Valerenga can claim the 2019 Norwegian Women's Cup in Saturday's final against Lillestrom in Fornebu.

Nchout's brace against New Zealand inspired Cameroon to the knockout stages at the 2019 Women's World Cup in France, and one of her goals was voted the second-best of the tournament and also made Puskas award shortlist.

She boosted her fantastic year with another superb performance in the African Olympic Games qualifiers, where she scored three goals to put the Indomitable Lionesses on the brink of an Olympic Games return.

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Last weekend, the 28-year-old helped Monica Knudsen's side to a runners-up spot in the Toppserien - their best finish since a top-flight promotion in 2012 - with 11 goals in 22 games during her maiden term.