Q/F ticket: Genevieve congratulates, prays for Falconets

Nollywood  star Genevieve Nnaji hit cloud 9 Monday after the Falconets pulled a hard fought draw against China to book a place in quarterfinals of the ongoing FIFA under 20 world cup in France. 

The Member of the Federal Republic recipient did not only give the  Rasheedat Ajibade captained side a pat on the back but wished them good luck while assuring them of her support all the way.

Taking to the social media Genevieve who is considered to be among one of the bests in Noollywood said

“Congratulations to the #SuperFalconsOfNigeria on their victory over China. Good luck in the quarter finals ladies. Rooting for you all the way #Falconets #France2018 #FIFAU20WWC…

A stoppage time goal re-launched the Falconets who were already few poles away of exit door into the frame of the competition.

Chinese ladies had shot into the lead in the 41st minute thanks to Linyan Zhang. China held tenaciously to the lead but with seconds left to play, substitute Aishat Bello’s cross from the right saw captain Rashdeedat Ajibade challenge for the ball with China right-back Jiaxing Dou. Bello’s cross struck the Chinese defender as the ball made its way into the net, throwing the hitherto disappointed Nigerian bench into frenzy. The size that scored two goals and conceded two getting to this level will now face Spain on Thursday in one of the quarterfinal ties.