Nigeria Midfielder, Gift Monday expressed delight following her Women’s Africa Cup of Nations debut and could get more game time later tonight when the Super Falcons play their final group game against Burundi.
Set for another important game with #TeamNigeria against #TeamBurundi tonight 💪🏾 #GM2 #GoingFor10 #SoarSuperFalcons #WAFCON2022 pic.twitter.com/n42mZA1rLu
— Gift Monday (@GiftMonday21) July 10, 2022
Monday made the cut to the ongoing Tournament in Morocco and made her first appearance in the 2-0 success over Botswana last Thursday.
She came on as a second half substitute in the game to help Nigeria to its first points in the tournament after the opening day defeat to South Africa.
In her tweet, the versatile player described the moment as “Special”.
It is a true blessing and honour to have made my dreamed #WAFCON2022 debut with #TeamNigeria. To have played a part in our first win of the tournament is special and a great moment for my budding career. Now, I’m focused on the task ahead to do 🇳🇬 proud against Burundi #GM2
It is a true blessing and honour to have made my dreamed #WAFCON2022 debut with #TeamNigeria. To have played a part in our first win of the tournament is special and a great moment for my budding career. Now, I’m focused on the task ahead to do 🇳🇬 proud against Burundi #GM2 pic.twitter.com/ck7wMrjsik
— Gift Monday (@GiftMonday21) July 9, 2022