Blessing Nkor, the 21-year-old midfielder proudly made her debut for Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Saturday night. The match, held in Angers, France, saw the nine-time African champions narrowly fall 2-1 to Les Bleues in a high-intensity friendly.
Nkor, who plays for Turkish club Gaziantep Asya Spor, earned a starting spot and delivered an impressive 90-minute performance. Her efforts were instrumental in setting up Nigeria’s sole goal, netted by Ifeoma Onumonu. Despite the team’s loss, Nkor’s maiden appearance marked a significant milestone in her burgeoning career.
Following the game, the young star took to social media to express her joy and gratitude for representing her country. Posting on her X account, she shared:
Appreciation Post!
it’s a dream come true for me to play my country is this capacity. Special thanks to God Almighty, @NGSuper_Falcons, the coaching crew and the entire system for the honour and privilege. To everyone who supports me, I love from my heart. 💞♥️ #soarsuperfalcons pic.twitter.com/nNphZpojzR
— BlessingNkor (@BlessingNkor) December 1, 2024
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