Harmony Chidi, the captain of Nigeria’s U17 women’s team revealed that after her father died early, her mother opposed her football dreams and wanted her to settle into marriage and It was her late grandmother who fought to keep her on the pitch before her foster father, Prince Chidi of Imo Strikers, stepped in to sponsor and guide her career.
She also opened up to BBC Pidgin about surviving a devastating injury that forced her out of the previous World Cup..
She says it was a lonely period where friends deserted her and she almost quit football completely but she refused to give up, and returned stronger to lead the Flamingos to a historic 2 to 1 victory over Japan in the final.
Today, the Bayelsa Queens striker has her eyes set on surpassing legends like Asisat Oshoala, Victor Osimhen, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Raphinha.
Many parents k!LLED so many dreams...........
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to her. Thank God for her life.
ReplyDeleteSome parents hennn!