Bawou Gabrielle has revealed the inspiration behind her sterling efficiency for Nigerian Champions Bayelsa Queens on the simply concluded CAF Girls’s Champions League.
The goalkeeper was instrumental because the Prosperity Ladies clinched third place, beating Simba Queens of Tanzania within the course of.
The Cameroon worldwide produced strings of sensible goalkeeping to halt Simba’s dream of a medal victory and make sure the Nigerians earn a 1-0 win to seal the bronze medal on Saturday.
Following her third-place exploits, Gabrielle turned the one goalkeeper to have received the Girl of the Match award twice however the shot-stopper has credited the bronze win to teamwork.
“It’s tough for goalkeepers turning into the girl of the match. I believe it’s a results of laborious work,” she admitted.
“Let’s perceive that our crew is a part of the most effective groups within the competitors. And if we go house with empty palms like that, that can be actually painful. We had work that we’ve got to sort out towards Simba.
“Due to this fact, it was important for us to provide the whole lot doable for us to get the most effective out of it. The teamwork paid off so much as a result of our thoughts was centered on successful third place match to have fun the bronze medal.” She advised CAFonline.
Bayelsa Queens is the primary Nigerian facet to win a medal on the match.
