Nollywood star Genevieve Nnaji hit cloud 9 Monday after
the Falconets pulled a hard fought draw against China to book a place in
quarterfinals of the ongoing FIFA under 20 world cup in France.
The Member of the Federal Republic recipient
did not only give the Rasheedat Ajibade
captained side a pat on the back but wished them good luck while assuring them
of her support all the way.
Taking to the social
media Genevieve who is considered to be among one of the bests in Noollywood
said
"Congratulations to
the #SuperFalconsOfNigeria on their victory over China. Good luck in the
quarter finals ladies. Rooting for you all the way #Falconets #France2018
#FIFAU20WWC…
A stoppage time goal
re-launched the Falconets who were already few poles away of exit door into the
frame of the competition.
Chinese ladies had shot into the lead in the 41st
minute thanks to Linyan Zhang. China held tenaciously to the lead but with
seconds left to play, substitute Aishat Bello's cross from the right saw
captain Rashdeedat Ajibade challenge for the ball with China right-back Jiaxing
Dou. Bello's cross struck the Chinese defender as the ball made its way into the
net, throwing the hitherto disappointed Nigerian bench into frenzy.
The side that
scored two goals and conceded two getting to this level will now face Spain on
Thursday in one of the quarterfinal ties.
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