How did we concede three goals in just 15 minutes? This is painful.Watching it all unfold from home was heartbreaking. Not because I want to point fingers or criticize anyone, but because every part of me wished I could have been there to help in whatever way I could.Being excluded from the squad because I turned down the request of some c0rrupt officials was already one of the toughest moments of my career. ..Watching the team struggle without having the opportunity to contribute makes that feeling even heavier.
Football doesn’t live on “what ifs,” and no one can say how things might have turned out differently. But every player who truly loves this badge will always believe she could have made a difference when her country needed her most.Tonight hurts—not just because of the result, but because my heart has always been with this team.To every one of the girls, keep your heads up. One difficult night doesn’t define who you are.I’ll keep believing. I’ll keep supporting. And if my opportunity comes again, I’ll be ready.🇳🇬💚
Joseph Akwagiobe is a media contributor from Cross River State, Nigeria, currently based in Abuja. He is a graduate of Microbiology and has earned several professional certifications across diverse fields, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and excellence.