Falconets forward Chiamaka Okwuchukwu hopes she will get the chance to meet former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo in future.
Okwuchukwu, who expressed her admiration for the Portugal captain also said she has the aspiration of playing for Manchester United in future.
“For me, I admire Cristiano Ronaldo so much, so of course it’s a dream to play for Manchester United,” the 16-year-old told FIFA.com.
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“It’s one of my biggest dreams to meet [Ronaldo] one day….even just to have a good handshake.”
The teenager has impressed for Nigeria at the ongoing 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia.
She has registered two goals and one assist in three appearances for the West Africans in Colombia 2024.
Chris Danjuma’s side will be in action against former champions Japan in a Round of 16 game on Friday morning.
By Adeboye Amosu
