{
  "id": 19678347,
  "title": "My dream is to be greater than Oshoala – Flamingos captain",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/my-dream-is-to-be-greater-than-oshoala-flamingos-captain",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T17:08:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/my-dream-is-to-be-greater-than-oshoala-flamingos-captain/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's U-17 women's football team captain, Harmony Chidi, has spoken about the challenges she faced while pursuing her passion for the sport. In an interview with BBC News Pidgin, Chidi revealed that her mother initially opposed her decision to play football, preferring that she focus on getting married instead. The loss of her grandmother, the only family member who supported her, made the journey even more difficult. Chidi's personal struggles extended beyond family support, as she also experienced injuries and the loss of friendships due to her dedication to football. Despite these setbacks, Chidi credited her determination to players like Victor Osimhen, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Raphinha, and Asisat Oshoala, whom she aspires to surpass in her career. She expressed a specific desire to be greater than Oshoala, stating, \"My dream is to be greater than Asisat Oshoala.\"",
  "summary": "Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team captain, Harmony Chidi, says her dream is to be greater than Super Falcons legend Asisat Oshoala, despite early opposition. Read More: https://punchng.com/my-dream-is-to-be-greater-than-oshoala-flamingos-captain/",
  "key_points": [
    "Harmony Chidi is Nigeria's U-17 women's football team captain.",
    "Her mother opposed her football career, favoring marriage.",
    "Chidi aims to be greater than Asisat Oshoala in her career."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}