Nigeria's striker, Desire Oparanozie has appreciated her fans for the show of love towards since the announcement of the squad list by the women's national team coach, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
She took to her official tweeter handle to show gratitude.
https://twitter.com/oparanozie9/status/1640697179969843202
— (@oparanozie9) December 6, 2017
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"The show of love and support I've recieved these past days has been incredibly overwhelming. I'm thankful to everyone of you for your genuine support?. My best will be your reward??."
The former captain of the team have been away from the national team for four years following rift with the Nigeria Football Federation after her criticism of the federation.
She returns as she is included in the 23-player list released by Coach Randy Waldrum for next month's international friendlies.
Falcons are billed to play Haiti on April 7 and New Zealand on April 11 as the team continue their preparations for this year’s Women’s World Cup.
By Uche Dozie