Super Falcons star, Chioma Okafor, has explained her decision to play for Nigeria instead of Malawi.
She cited her ambition to play in top international competitions.
Okafor will be cap-tied to Nigeria if she plays even for a single second in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations against Morocco on Saturday.
Okafor thanked the Super Falcons for welcoming her warmly into the team.
“Since the first day I stepped into camp, they have been so welcoming. All the girls, so much like I have 23 other sisters here, are always taking and looking out for me.
“I thank them so much for welcoming me,” she said in an interview with Ademola Victor TV.
Okafor was born to a Nigerian father and Malawian mother.
“It wasn’t an easy decision,: she added. “I needed to play with players that are better than myself.”
“With time Malawi will get there but time is always ticking. I can’t just keep on waiting, I had to take the opportunity.”
