Koga scores twice as Spurs fall to Everton

Tottenham had a difficult return to Women’s Super League action after the international break, losing 2–1 to Everton Women at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Everton took the lead through Yuka Momiki before Spurs responded late with a goal from Signe Gaupset. The match looked set for a draw until Kelly Gago scored the winner seven minutes from time.

After the game, Tottenham coach Martin Ho accepted responsibility for the performance and said the team must improve ahead of their next match against Manchester City Women.

While Spurs struggled in England, Tottenham defender Toko Koga had a standout performance internationally.

Playing for the Japan’s women’s national football team at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Koga scored twice in a 7–0 win over the Philippines.

The result sent Japan into the semi-finals and secured their place at the 2027 Women’s World Cup.