Meet Nigerian descent, Onyeka Paloma Gamero who plays as an attacker for USA at U-17 Women’s World Cup

 

The Nigerian-American player🇳🇬 🇺🇸, Onyeka Paloma Gamero was named FIFA Player Of The Match (POTM) in FIFA U17 World Cup Quarterfinal game against the Nigeria’s Flamingos.

Onyeka Paloma Gamero may not have helped the United States defeat Nigeria, but she left an indelible mark on Nigerians and many are already dreaming of what may be.

She was easily the most exciting and toughest player the Flamingos faced in the American team.

Fleet-footed, pacy, technically-gifted with deft control, her ability to draw opposition players in saw her create a wave of attacking situations for the Americans. 

Onyeka herself assisted for USA equaliser in the first half and she nearly found the winner in the 84th minute. Driving down the left wing, she ran past two defenders and beat the goalkeeper with her rolling shot, but Nigeria’s Miracle Usani was well-positioned on the line and got her foot on the ball to make a game-saving deflection.

Born to a Nigerian Father, the Talented girl is Eligible to play for the Super Falcons of Nigeria through her parentage.👀

Player Of The Match Award👇🏽

🏅Against India

🏅Against Nigeria 

Class 👏🏽