Gift Monday, the Super Falcons of Nigeria forward has expressed delight at making his World Cup debut during Nigeria’s last group match against the Republic of Ireland on Monday.
The bulky forward also said it was gratifying to berth at the Round of 16 of the Mundial after finishing second in Group B behind co-host Australia.
Monday was substituted in for star player Asisat Oshoala in the 68th minute at that last game against the debutants Ireland.
She almost made an assist in added time as she took on several Irish players before passing the ball to Rasheedat Ajibade who fired a rather tame effort at Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan.
However the Group B game finished scoreless after 97 minutes with Nigeria qualifying in second place to the round of 16.
Monday took to her personal Twitter handle to express her delight.
“Such a special feeling finally making my senior @FIFAWWC debut. And I’m more delighted we are in the Round of 16. It means everything it’s what dreams are made of. I’m speechless! If this is just a dream never wake me up. Beautiful,” the Tweet reads
Monday scored three goals and three assists in 19 Primera Division games for Granadilla Tenerife last season.
The Super Falcons will play the first place team in Group D in the round of 16 stage on August 7.
