Sports Akide-Women Now are Trying to not Just be Housewives.....

KemiO

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Former Super Falcon striker, Mercy Akide-Udoh is a sensational tackling player who represented Nigeria in FIFA Women's World Cups, two Olympic Football Tournaments and won three African titles with the Super Falcons.

She recently was interviewed by Fifa.com. In the interview, she spoke on being addressed as a manly due to her strong physique. Also, she spoke of how women's involvement in football has been a source of inspiration for other women who want to fulfill their dreams besides being housewives.

Furthermore, she speaks on her passion for football and giving back to the society especially her country, Nigeria. She plans to achieve this by establishing a summer football camp for Secondary school girls who have prospects in football.

She concludes by stating how she learnt that people are different due to their diverse cultural backgrounds.
 

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