Former Super Falcons striker Desire Oparanozie has been conferred with an honourary member of the Imo State Football Association.
Oparanozie disclosed this on her X handle on Monday.
“Over the weekend I was conferred as an Honorary member of the Imo State Football Association,” Oparanozie wrote.
“Special appreciation to the Imo State FA Chairman and it’s executive committee members for such an honour. A recognition I do no take for granted. Long live Imo State.“
Last week Oparanozie announced her retirement from professional football.
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The 29-year-old was part of the Super Falcons squad that featured at the 2023 FIFA women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
It was her fourth appearance at the World Cup after making her debut at the 2011 edition in Germany.
She helped the Falcons win four Women’s Africa Cup of Nations titles in 2010, 2014, 2016 and 2018.
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COMMENTS
Congratulations, Oparanozie. You deserve it.
You are breaking the record, Desire.
“Super Falcons striker Desire Oparanozie has a bus stop in Guingamp, France, named after.”
You are indeed a legend. I hope NFF will recognize that. God bless you more, Oparanozie. You will be missed in the Super Falcons, that is for sure.
I hope coach Waldrum will scout for more quality strikers. We have the in Nigeria and abroad. We can’t rely on Onumonu alone. We also have Ini Abass and Ariyo. These are quality strikers kę.
Onome should not be called back in that team also. She should know when to quit. Ordega should not come back, too.
We want young players and new faces from now on to join the squad. Ire o. God bless Nigeria!!!
Federal and state governments must start putting retired sportsmen in-charge of sports instead of conferring honorary appointments on them.