Snubbed Gift Monday Pens Emotional Message to Super Falcons  

Duro Ikhazuagbe 

Nigeria and America’s National Women’s Soccer League’s Washington Spirit striker, Monday Gift, has penned an emotional message to her Super Falcons’ teammates following her exclusion from the squad for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to hold in Morocco.

The 23-year-old forward who’s starting new life in the NSWL is in terrific form and has scored two goals in four games for the Washington Spirit, was surprisingly omitted from Super Falcons list released on Friday even as Francisca Ordega was recalled to the team.

 The Bayelsa-born goal poacher didn’t show any disappointment with the decision but rather chose the path of grace, unity, and unshakable patriotism in the message she sent to her teammates via the social media.

Began the former Bayelsa Queens striker: “While it hurts and is a tough pill to swallow, I want to make it clear that I hold no grudges, no resentment,” stressed Gift Monday. 

She however dismissed any insinuation that she was probably overlooked based on any injury.

“I am hale and hearty, fully fit, and still deeply in love with the game and the green white green.”

Though physically absent from the pitch in Morocco, where the tournament will take place, Gift affirmed her emotional presence and loyalty to the squad, declaring her unwavering support for the team she has long been a part of.

“My heart will be there every step of the way. I remain fully committed to cheering my country from home, lifting every prayer and every shout of support for the badge we all fight so hard to represent.”

She encouraged her fellow Falcons to go all out and make history, urging them to let their passion and pride shine on the continental stage.

“To the incredible women who made the squad, go out there and make history. Let your passion roar. Let your pride show. You carry the hopes of millions, including mine.

“I’ll be watching. I’ll be believing. I’ll be back,” concludes Gift Monday.

Last Friday, Super Falcons Head Coach, Justine Madugu, selected Captain  Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forwards Francisca Ordega among a list of 24 players for the Super Falcons’ quest for a 10th continental title at the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals to be staged between July 5th and 26th in Morocco.