Nigerian-born Spanish midfielder Vicky Lopez was named Player of the Tournament after helping Spain defend their crown at the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India.
The 16-year-old was born to a Spanish father and Nigerian mother.
Lopez was recognized for her exemplary displays all through the tournament.
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The Barcelona youngster played a vital role as Spain defeated Colombia 1-0 in the final in Mumbai on Sunday.
“Vicky impressed in every match with her ability to read the game, as well as her technical quality, dribbling and winning mentality,”reads a statement on FIFA’s website.
“From the first match to the last, she showed that she is not only an outstanding individual player but also one willing to fight for her team.”
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CSN the way una CAPTION this thing get as e be o….
Why not “NIGERIAN ELIGIBLE, SPANISH MIDFIELDER” instead?
Gasau and pinnick already spoke to the father and mother… Hopefully she wil be at the camp of the falcon before the senior world cup ..
idiot….Please go focus on your Black shit and fight to go to the next championship…. Mumu…
Why the lie in an era where people can easily find true info on a player…. Which one be Nigerian born. she was born in Spain to a Spanish father and a Nigerian mother…. Nonsense journalism.