One of Super Falcons in-form forward is in a quandary how she was not included in the team’s final list for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON holding in Morocco in July.
The 23-year-old, currently rated as Nigeria’s fifth most valuable female footballer, had been widely expected to feature in head coach Justin Madugu’s final list.
This follows Monday’s strong season that saw her score 10 goals for UD Tenerife before making a seamless transition to Washington Spirit in the United States, where she netted four goals and registered one assist in her first nine appearances.
But in a decision that has raised eyebrows within the Nigerian football community, Madugu opted to recall veterans Asisat Oshoala and Francisca Ordega, while handing a debut call-up to Malawi-born Chioma Okafor.
Reacting to her omission, Monday made it clear there were no fitness concerns and that the decision lay solely with the coaching staff.
“I have seen the official squad list for the upcoming WAFCON tournament and yes, my name isn’t on it.
While it hurts and is a tough pill to swallow, I want to make it clear that I hold no grudges, no resentment. I am hale and hearty, fully fit, and still deeply in love with the game and the green white green.
“Though I won’t be on the pitch with the team in Morocco, my heart will be there every step of the way… You carry the hopes of millions including mine. I’ll be watching. I’ll be believing. I’ll be back. Come on Super Falcons. Let’s fly high”, she stressed.
