HARMONY CHIDI REVEALS TWO SPECIAL PEOPLE

Nigeria’s U-17 captain, Harmony Chidi, has revealed that her late grandmother and her father, Prince Chidi, were the two people who encouraged her to pursue a career in football.

The Imo Strikers Queens forward disclosed that her journey was not easy, particularly following the loss of her grandmother and father, who played significant roles in supporting her football ambitions.

Speaking to BBC News Pidgin, Chidi said her grandmother encouraged her to play football before her death, while Prince Chidi, owner of her grassroots club, Imo Strikers, also promised to do everything possible to help her achieve her dream.

Chidi was part of the Flamingos squad that defeated Japan 2-1 in the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco last weekend, leading Nigeria to their historic triumph.