Gift Monday has reflected on her exclusion from Nigeria’s squad to the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com.
The former FC Robo Queens player was a shocking omission from the 24-player squad released by head coach Justine Madugu on Friday.
Monday has been in impressive form linking up with National Women’s Soccer League, NWSL, club Washington Spirit in March.
The 23-year-old has registered four goals and one assist in nine league appearances for Spirit.
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The striker however backed the team to do well in Morocco despite her omission.
“Sometimes the hardest moments reveal the strength of our hearts,” she wrote on X.
“I have seen the official squad list for the upcoming WAFCON tournament and yes, my name isn’t on it. While it hurts and is a tough pill to swallow, I want to make it clear that I hold no grudges, no resentment. I am hake and hearty, fully fit, and still deeply in love with the game and the green white green.
“Though I won’t be on the pitch with the team in Morocco, my heart will be there every step of the way. I remain fully committed to cheering my country from home, lifting every prayer and every shout of support for the badge we all fight so hard to represent.
“To the incredible women who made the squad, go out there and make history. Let your passion roar. Let your pride show. You carry the hopes of millions including mine. I’ll be watching. I’ll be believing. I’ll be back. Come on Super Falcons, Let’s fly high,”
By Adeboye Amosu
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Gift Mondsy is a winner and a hero.What she said is a reflection of her spirit soul and body that her sisters in game well despite her not being there.
She puts the mission ahead of her personal gain and this patrotism must be projected to all who would have been crying fowl play.
Monday Gift you just shown your selflessness the winning attitude in this life, you have won my respect and God will ckntinue to bless and lift you.Your statement is a confirmation of the positive vibes your team mates always say you bring to the camp, when you are invited.keep it up.