Okobi shrugs off critics after Super Falcons comeback
Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene has expressed her happiness about returning to the Super Falcons after nearly three years away from the team. She dismissed criticism regarding her recall, emphasizing that childbirth should not be seen as a setback. Okobi-Okeoghene highlighted her resilience and pride in balancing motherhood with her football career. She is focused on contributing to the national team and encourages others to be courageous in pursuing both family and professional goals.
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- Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene was recalled to the Super Falcons for pre-WAFCON 2026 friendlies against Cameroon after missing the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
- She returned to football last year with Ottawa Rapid FC after giving birth to her first child.
- Okobi-Okeoghene participated in her first Super Falcons training session in nearly three years in Yaoundé on Wednesday.
- The first friendly against Cameroon is set for Saturday, February 28, with the return leg on Tuesday, March 3.
- The 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will take place from March 17 to April 3 in Morocco, where Nigeria will make their 16th consecutive appearance.
