Ucheibe basking in euphoria of first Super Falcons goal

The Benfica midfielder turned in a nook early within the second half to energy the Tremendous Falcons to victory over Botswana 

Tremendous Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe has expressed her elation at scoring her first purpose for Nigeria of their 2-0 victory towards Botswana on Thursday.

Nigeria suffered a 2-1 loss to South Africa of their opening recreation of the 2022 Girls’s Africa Cup of Nations. And so they wanted a victory of their second recreation towards Botswana to maintain their desires of a tenth Nations Cup title alive.

The Tremendous Falcons began on a vivid be aware and have been rewarded with a purpose from Ifeoma Onumonu within the first half.

Coach Randy Waldrum launched Benfica star Ucheibe as a substitute for veteran Rita Chikwelu at halftime. The 21-year-old didn’t waste time in registering her presence, as she jumped highest to move in a Toni Payne nook to offer Nigeria a 2-0 victory.

After the sport, Ucheibe took to social media to share her elation at scoring her first purpose for the nine-time African champions.

I’m so proud to have scored my first purpose for the Tremendous Falcons and helped the crew safe this vital victory ⚽️ #UC23 #BOTNGA #SuperFalcons #WAFCON2022 pic.twitter.com/LPYSsTNCQ7

— Ucheibe Christy (@UcheibeC) July 7, 2022

For Ucheibe, the expansion has been regular. The 21-year-old represented Nigeria on the youth stage, and this yr’s WAFCON is her first with the Tremendous Falcons.

Nigeria tackle Burundi- the weeping ladies of the group of their ultimate recreation on Sunday. And Ucheibe would look to spur the crew to victory.