Chidinma Okeke bashes journalist for negative Nigeria pre-tournament prediction

Nigeria international Chidinma Okeke has channeled her inner John Terry to defend her national teammates following early criticism from a football pundit over the country’s Women’s World Cup campaign.

The Super Falcons came into this 32-nation tournament with low expectations but have been overperforming so far with a draw against Canada and a surprise 3-2 win against co-hosts Australia.

In a podcast show called “Crossfire” released by Pulse Sports before the tournament kickoff, the pundit predicted that the ladies of Nigeria will not find the back of the net and crashes out on the group stage.

Okeke, who is very popular on TikTok did not make the Super Falcons World Cup team is shielding them from criticism at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The teenage fullback assisted Asisat Oshoala’s goal for Nigeria in a 2-0 win against South Korea at the 2019 edition.

The 22-year-old defender immediately took to TikTok after the Super Falcons’ victory against Australia to respond to the negative pre-tournament prediction by the pundit.

“Let me give you a simple answer to the rubbish you just said, bro… even though you wanna condemn us (Super Falcons), at least get your facts rights because everything you said are all lies,” Chidinma said.

“We’re not the best in the world, neither are we the worst in the world, and don’t forget we’re the best in Africa. The way you’re condemning us looks like we’re the worst in the world.

“After the draw against Canada, I’ve been wanting to make this video, I was just waiting for my girls to make me proud, they should just give me that mouth which they did, we played against the host country which is Australia and we won 3-2.

“Stop playing, get your facts right, we’re not that good but we’re trying, we’re getting there.”