AS Roma Femenino of Italy’s new signing, Shukurat Oladipo, is relishing every single second coming her way in Nigeria’s camp at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Sports247 reports that, although the FC Robo Queens of Lagos product previously experienced the national camp with Nigeria’s under-17 and under-20 teams, the Flamingos and Falconets, respectively, this is the first time she is rolling with the senior squad.
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She then took her Super Falcons’ caps to three with her inclusion in the line-up for Nigeria’s third group match at the ongoing WAFCON, and she got high marks in the goalless draw with Algeria.
Now that the team got the better of South Africa on Tuesday and qualified for the final, where they will play hosts Morocco on Saturday in Rabat, Oladipo admitted she feels fulfilled already.
She went on to give thanks to all senior players in the squad, noting that the encouragement and words of advice they keep giving her have helped her settle down pretty fast.
Oladipo stated ecstatically, “The senior players encourage me, and they talk to me. Mostly, during training, they cheer me up, and they support me with everything that I need.
“So, I really want to appreciate them for their support, for their love, and for everything.”
The 20-year-old attacker also gave thanks to God for helping her settle down firmly into the Falcons’ mainframe and for the roles of the senior players, especially as she came out unscathed in the clash with Algeria.
She added, “It’s not easy to play for the national team. So, I just have to thank all of them for their love. I also thank God for this opportunity.
“Without God, I wouldn’t be able to go far in this career. So, I thank God first and, second, I am very happy that I was able to travel out (to play abroad).”
She submitted her thoughts about the Falcons’ campaign in Morocco, saying: “I am highly excited to be in this WAFCON and that I was able to play a match. To me, it’s a big opportunity in my career.”
Oladipo will now aim to get a feel of action at a point during Saturday’s final, as the Falcons move on course towards fulfilling their ‘Mission X’ mantra against the host nation.
