Super Falcons’ Desire Oparanozie apologizes to Nigerians for missing penalty kick against England

Super Falcons’ Desire Oparanozie apologizes to Nigerians for missing penalty kick against England

Super Falcons striker, Desire Oparanozie has apologised to Nigerians for missing her penalty kick in their Round of 16 match loss to England at 2023 Women’s World Cup (WWC) in Australia, on Monday, saying it is regrettable.

The Falcons were dumped out of the WWC following a 4-2 defeat on penalties to the Lionesses.

Nigeria’s women gave their all to the game against the European champions, forcing the game into extra time and a penalty shootout after a goalless draw.

Oparanozie missed the team’s opening penalty, followed by Michelle Alozie as the Lionesses edged Falcons to a quarter-final place.

Reacting to the defeat, in a post on her official X, formerly known as Twitter, account, Oparanozie said she was “very disappointed” by the loss and even more upset by her penalty miss.

“Sad day! Very disappointing to have lost through penalties and even more disappointing not to have converted mine. And for this, I deeply apologise,” she wrote.

The 29-year-old had missed all the games in the World Cup group stage due to injury. She was brought on deep into the extra time against England and had three touches before the match went into a penalty shootout.

Idowu Babalola Photo
Idowu Babalola

Socially Not Social. IG & Twitter - @Idbragga

All author posts
Related Posts
I Declined Being Running Mate To Abia Governorship Candidate- Ruggedman
I Declined Being Running Mate To Abia Governo...

Rapper, Michael Stephens, better known as Ruggedman, recently told Sunday Scoop that he was approached to be the running...

Asisat Oshoala named new Falcons captain
Asisat Oshoala named new Falcons captain

Interim Super Falcons head Coach, Christopher Danjuma has named Barcelona striker, Asisat Oshoala captain of the team ahead of...

[VIDEO] Bisola Speaks On Forgiving Her Father
[VIDEO] Bisola Speaks On Forgiving Her Father

Award-winning Nollywood actress, Bisola Aiyeola has opened up in a chat by Dangnetwork on her relationship with her father...

Write A Comments