The Super Falcons star starred against the Lionesses in the round-of-16 encounter. Alozie featured in all of Nigeria’s games at the World Cup.
Nigeria may be out of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, but Nigerians are delighted with the Super Falcons, especially Michelle Alozie, despite her penalty miss against England.
The Super Falcons defender put up another impressive performance England knocked out the 11-time African champions via penalties after a goalless game in regular time.
Michelle Alozie has been one of Nigeria’s standout stars at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Alozie was key for Nigeria, frustrating England’s best player Lauren James throughout the encounter and eventually got her sent off after the Chelsea forward lost her cool by stamping on her, Sport Bible reports.
Nigeria would eventually lose the high-pressure knockout game 4-2 via penalties, with Alozie and Desire Oparanozie missing their spot kicks for the Super Falcons.
Alozie featured in every game for the Super Falcons at the World Cup, making three appearances in the Group phase and also against England in the Round of 16.
Nigerians hail Michelle Alozie Meanwhile, Nigerians have gone on social media to appreciate Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie following the Super Falcons’ crash from the World Cup.
One fan reckon Lauren James could not dribble past the Super Falcons defender and hailed the 26-year-old defender as a ‘Queen’.
Another Nigerian fan revealed that the country is proud of Alozie and the Nigeria team.
More Nigerians had more praise for Alozie after the England defeat.
the 26-year-old, who plays for the American side Houston Dash, was also hailed as a national hero.
