The National team captain, Nwauoku has described herself so lucky to be the captain that led Rivers Angel to a narrow victory over Confluence Queen in the finals of the just concluded Super 4 edging the Kogi ladies 1-0 thanks to a Cecilia Nku’s clinical spot kick at the soccer temple, Agege.
Having previously played for BIIK Kazygurt in the Kazakhstani Women’s Football Championship and Bayelsa queens, she has finally decided to end her illustrious career with the Super 4 2019 winners.
Evelyn who moved to French side En Avant de Guingamp is also the sister to Desire Oparanozie who is also part of the Nigeria National team.
“Been able to captain the National team is one of my biggest achievements, it’s what every player dreams of, to be able to lead their National team out, that responsibility gives a lot of joy, sense of feeling that your hard works are not in vain, it means you owe your country a lot and you must not fail because so many people is looking up to you in the team as the figure of excellence.”
Back to the moment, “this victory means a lot to me, this is a perfect parting farewell, we toiled for it and am glad we nicked a win”.” I am a traveller and I feel it that’s moment to try something different, there are so many offers, you just have to keep your heads high and chose the best. No one knows what the future holds, just take hold of the present and you can never know when luck will smile on you”.
“I can’t specifically say this is my next move but with time, everything about my future will be resolved.
‘I will never forget the memories with this beautiful club, of loses, win”.
I have played with a lot of wonderful player, Chiamaka Nnadoezie for me is one of the very best goal keeper in the league, she is awesome, she kept us in the game on so many occasion with some brilliant saves. she has proved her worth even in international competitions recently in the women’s World Cup, Etim, Nku, Vivian have been so wonderful too. The trip to Spain will be another opportunity, it’s a result of our hard labor and we are happy to live the moment,I can look back and take some positives with me with this team, she concluded.
