2019 WWC: Nigeria Coach, Captain List The Best Qualities Of Oshoala Ahead Of Opener Vs Norway
Published: June 07, 2019Nigeria coach Thomas Dennerby and captain Desire Oparanozie attended the mandatory pre-match press conference ahead of their World Cup opener against Norway at the Stade Auguste-Delaune, Reims on Saturday evening.
The Swedish football tactician and striker were full of praise for Oshoala and they are convinced that the Barcelona star will have a great tournament because of her qualities.
''Oshoala, you already know her progress in women football. She has been a phenomenal player, she is a fantastic player,'' Oparanozie said.
''When you have her talent in any team, it boosts the team, with her strength, her drive for success and everything.
''When you have her talent in any team, it boosts the team, with her strength, her drive for success and everything.
''Having her in the team is a plus and with her and the rest of the team. It is not just her but with the help of her teammates and every other person. It is a plus for any team with her qualities in the team.''
Dennerby added : ''She has the strength by her own to create a good scoring chance out of nothing.
''She is probably one of the fastest players you'll see in this tournament and also good she had a good season, she scored a lot of goals for her club and us. She is in a good shape now.''
Oshoala has scored in the World Cup before, on her tournament debut against Sweden in June 2015.
Igho Kingsley
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