Super Falcons forward Desire Oparanozie has apologised for not scoring her penalty during the team’s game against England at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Monday.
Oparanozie shared a picture of herself in tears on Instagram and apologised following the team’s defeat via penalty shootout in the Round of 16.
She wrote, “Sad day! Very disappointing to have lost through penalties, and even more disappointing not to have converted mine. And for this I deeply apologise.”
England beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to reach the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup after their last-16 tie finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.
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Nigerians have since taken to the comment section of her post to console her and expressed their pride in the team.
First lady Remi Tinubu, wife of the vice president Nana Shettima, and wife of the Senate President Ekaette Akpabio watched the game.
They commended the Super Falcons, saying they were very proud of them.
Speaking to the press on their behalf, Mrs Tinubu said, “We want to say we’re proud of them, firstly. We woke up early to watch the game. Mrs Shettima was the first to get to my office. They played very well, we are proud of them. We gave England a run for their money. We’ll be waiting to receive them.”
