The final list of nominees that will vie for the top prize will be announced closer to the event.
Browsing: Uchenna Kanu
A brace from Sweden-based Uchenna Kanu gave Nigeria a 2-0 lead from the first leg played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Wednesday, but the Super Falcons realize it is not over yet against one of the fiercest rivals of Nigeria in African football. Wednesday’s game happened on the 70th year anniversary of the football rivalry between both West African giants.
Uchenna Kanu struck both goals for the hosts before the break in Lagos, the first with a header, second from a corner.
Captain Asisat Oshoala bagged four of the total with goals in the 11th, 13th (penalties), 26th and 85th minute, while defender Gloria Ogbonna (8th minute), Uchenna Kanu (36th), Charity Adule (38th), new-girl Toni Oyedupe Payne (43rd) and Gift Monday (69th) also weighed in to condemn the two-time African champions to a humiliating defeat.
The African champions were overwhelmed in the encounter and this showed as defender Osinachi Ohale put the ball into her own net in an attempt to steer the ball away
The Super Falcons had advanced into the final match following their triumph over 2018 winners Ghana via penalty kicks shootout on Thursday