By Saheed Afolabi
Four-time African Women’s Player of the year winner, Perpetua Nkwocha has stated that Late Ifeanyi Chiejine should not be forgotten.
The former Super Falcons captain while lauding the brain behind Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup (ICMC) described her former teammate as an intelligent player.
“The tournament organised in her honour and remembrance is a great one for such good and outstanding player who should not be forgotten. It was so sad we lost her but the tournament is a great initiative.” Nkwocha told pressmen.
At 16 years and 34 days, Ifeanyi Chiejine holds the record for the youngest player at the FIFA Women’s World Cup during the Super Falcons game against North Korea on June 20, 1999.
Perpetua added: “Ifeanyi Chiejine, may her soul continue to rest in peace. Amen. Ifeanyi was a very good, strong, and skillful player. She was so intelligent on and off the pitch. The youngest player to play at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
“A disciplined player who wants everyone around her to do well. She is dedicated to whatever task you gave her and she always encouraged the young players to be serious and disciplined.
When I played with her in the national team, I can say that she possessed all the good qualities on and off the pitch.”
The maiden Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup will see eight teams compete from December 15 to 21, 2022, in Asaba, Delta State capital.
Delta Babes, Kwara Ladies, Fortress Ladies, Castmog FA, Moje Queens, Imo Strikers Queens FC, Anambra Angels, and Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens will trade tackles for the maiden Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup.
