Super Falcons forward, Oparanozie, retires at 29

Super Falcons forward, Oparanozie, retires at 29

Nigeria’s Super Falcons forward Desire Ugochi Oparanozie has announced her retirement from football for both country and club at the age of 29.

Oparanozie was included in the squad that represented Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup which started in July and ended in August.

In a post  on her X account, formerly Twitter, she wrote;

“To my fans, family, and friends, thank you for the show of love and support over the years. It’s time to take a bow, as I believe there’s no better time than now. I’m officially announcing my retirement from professional football for both club and country.

“To every team and coach I have played for, to every mate I’ve played alongside, and to every opponent I have played against, thank you all for being part of this incredible journey. Thank you football, thank you Nigeria.”

Idowu Babalola Photo
Idowu Babalola

Socially Not Social. IG & Twitter - @Braggamando

All author posts
Related Posts
Why I married Afeez Owo – Nollywood actress Mide Martins
Why I married Afeez Owo - Nollywood actress M...

Nollywood actress Mide Martins has disclosed that she married her husband, Afeez Abiodun aka Afeez Owo who was her...

Naira rises to N1,385/$ in parallel market
Naira rises to N1,385/$ in parallel market

The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,385 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,393 per dollar on Monday Similarly,...

Mohamed Salah back in Liverpool squad for Brighton game after ‘peace talks’ with coach Arne Slot
Mohamed Salah back in Liverpool squad for Bri...

Mohamed Salah is set to return to Liverpool’s matchday squad for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Brighton following what...

Write A Comments