Chidi Harmony was the star of the show as Imo Striker Queens kicked off their 2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship campaign with a resounding 7-0 victory over Heroes Queens.
The opening match, held at U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar, saw the young National Women U17 striker deliver a performance that left fans in awe, scoring four goals and setting the tone for her team’s ambitions this season.
Reflecting on the match, Chidi spoke with the composure of a player who knows the stakes are high.
“What a game. Our eyes are on promotion, and I’m so happy with the performance. It’s all about our teamwork, and it’s all about our teammates. We want to take every game as a final because the Premier League is the ultimate goal,” she said, clearly proud of the collective effort that fueled their dominant display.
Chidi wasted no time in asserting her presence, netting a first-half hat trick that effectively ended the contest before the break. She added a fourth goal in the second half, showcasing her predatory instincts and composure in front of the goal. Her performance was a testament to her rising status in Nigerian football and her determination to propel her team to the top tier.
But it wasn’t just the Chidi show. Precious Oscar also impressed with a brace, while Ugbala Osinachi added to the scoreline, ensuring that Heroes Queens were thoroughly outclassed. However, it was Chidi’s day, and her performance has already marked her as one of the players to watch in this tournament.
With such a commanding start, Imo Striker Queens have sent a clear message to the rest of the competition: they are here to win, and with Chidi Harmony leading the charge, their opponents will have to be at their best to stop them.
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