Desire Oparanozie
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Desire Oparanozie is a former captain of the Nigerian women's national soccer team, the Super Falcons, who has faced significant backlash for leading protests over unpaid wages, resulting in her being stripped of her captaincy and omitted from the national squad.
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Desire Oparanozie voiced profound disappointment at the recurring setbacks for women's football on the continent.
Wafcon 2026 postponed just 12 days before kick-off in MoroccoBBC·
United Kingdom· 2026-03-05
United Kingdom· 2026-03-05Also mentioned
Matilda Dzifo Dimedo
Desire Oparanozie, the Super Falcons captain, led protests over unpaid wages at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Super Falcons continue to face battles off the pitchTaipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·
Taiwan· 2025-08-31
Taiwan· 2025-08-31
