'My family had nothing' - Nigeria U-17 forward Oluebube Umejiaku opens up on childhood struggle
Flamingos attacker Oluebube Umejiaku has opened up about the hardship of growing up in a family that had 'nothing.' Umejiaku admitted that it was a very big challenge to make it in life but vowed she will never quit her football career. She stated this while speaking to BBC News Pidgin about her childhood struggle […] 'My family had nothing' - Nigeria U-17 forward Oluebube Umejiaku opens up on…
Nigeria's U-17 women's football star, Oluebube Umejiaku, has shared how her mother was relentless in encouraging her to perform well during the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Speaking to BBC News Pidgin, Umejiaku recounted her mother's insistence on her scoring goals even during the tournament held in Morocco. The forward expressed her happiness about contributing to Nigeria's victory by scoring a goal in the final against Japan.
Her mother's constant calls and words of encouragement fueled Umejiaku's determination throughout the competition.
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