Tag: Chiamaka Okwuchukwu
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NWSL: Historic debut goal for Chiamaka Okwuchukwu as San Diego Wave falter at home
Chiamaka Okwuchukwu has written her name in NWSL folklore following her debut goal as San Diego Wave FC fell to a home defeat against defending Champions Orlando Pride at the Inter&Co Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Her 62nd-minute goal after coming off the bench to level the score for her side wasn’t enough to prevent the defeat…
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Falconets talent Chiamaka Okwuchukwu on the brink of CAF Glory
Rising star Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, forward for Nigeria’s Falconets, has been named among the final nominees for the prestigious 2024 CAF Women’s Young Player of the Year award., Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. This recognition highlights her impressive performances on the global stage. Okwuchukwu played a pivotal role in the Falconets’ campaign at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s…
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CAF Awards: Nnadozie, Danjuma, Okwuchukwu, Edo Queens make top 5 shortlist
Nigeria Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Falconets Coach Christopher Danjuma, U-17 Women’s World Cup star, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, Edo Queens, and Nigeria Women National team have all made the top 5 of their categories, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. ?????? ?? ??? ???? (?????) – ?????????#CAFAwards2024 pic.twitter.com/Vc8jl8p02W — CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) December 4, 2024 The Confederation of African Football (CAF)…
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Falconets Star Okwuchukwu dreams of meeting Ronaldo
Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, a promising forward for Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, has revealed her admiration for football icon Cristiano Ronaldo and expressed hopes of meeting him one day, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Okwuchukwu, who is currently competing in the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia, also shared her ambition of playing for Manchester…
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Chiamaka Okwuchukwu: My pace is a gift
Nigeria’s electric forward, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, has been making waves at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, with two goals and an assist helping the Falconets reach the knockout stages, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In an interview with FIFA, Okwuchukwu humbly attributes her impressive skills to a natural gift, saying, “I think it’s a gift. I grew up…
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NLO’23: Lekki United achieve four straight win after trouncing Buruj
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Lekki United have recorded their fourth consecutive victory after their triumph over Buruj Football Club in Wednesday’s Nationwide League One encounter, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. United defeated the Ikorodu based club four goals to nil to continue their impressive performance in the ongoing NLO season. Yusuf Aransiola scored a brace while John and Ola scored one each…
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NLO ’23: Justin’s hattrick help Ojodu FC brush aside Buruj FC
Ojodu Football Club got back to back win in the Nationwide League One, NLO after their emphatic win against Buruj Football Club at the Maracana Stadium, Ajegunle on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com. Justin Friday scored three times as the Ojodu Tigers crushed Buruj by four goals to nil their second group A2 fixture in Lagos. Coach Olawale…