Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, one of the breakout stars of the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, recently made her admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo clear, stating she prefers the Portuguese star over Lionel Messi.
The 19-year-old Falconet also revealed two of her biggest dreams, as she wishes to follow in the footsteps of her football hero, Footballrover reports.
The recent journey of Chiamaka Okwuchukwu to becoming one of the standout players at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup is as inspiring as her on-pitch performances.
The Nigerian forward, who has lit up the tournament with her skill, pace, and confidence, recently opened up about her biggest dreams—one of which involves meeting her football idol, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Chiamaka’s football story is as unique as it is captivating.
In an interview with FIFA, the NWFL star revealed that she never had formal training growing up; rather, her love for the game developed organically, sparked by her admiration for the players she watched and followed.
From those early days playing on the streets of her hometown to representing Rivers Angels—one of Nigeria’s top women’s football clubs—Chiamaka has shown so much dedication to her passion.
Her time with the nine-time Nigeria Women’s Cup champions was what finally put her on the radar to be selected as part of the national team, and she quickly established herself as one of the key figures in Christopher Danjuma’s U-20 squad.
Her performances in Colombia so far so far are worthy of praise.
Goals against teams like Germany and a dominating display in a 4-0 victory over Venezuela, where she also recorded an assist, have drawn attention to her.
However, it’s not just her technical skills that have caught the eye—her fearless approach, willingness to take defenders on, and relentless forward play mark her as a player with the potential to reach great heights.
When asked to name her strongest quality, Chiamaka confidently mentioned that her pace is her major attribute.
That explosive speed, combined with her hunger for success, has made her one of the tournament’s breakout stars.
Yet, despite her rising profile, she remains grounded, driven by two of her biggest dreams that go beyond personal accolades.
A huge admirer of Cristiano Ronaldo, Chiamaka hopes to one day meet her hero and play for Manchester United, one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“It’s one of my biggest dreams to meet Ronaldo. Even just to have a good handshake,” she shared.
For Chiamaka, Ronaldo represents the pinnacle of dedication and success, and her ambition to follow in his footsteps is clear.
“So, of course, it’s a dream to play for Manchester United,” she added.
Still a student back in Nigeria, Chiamaka knows the 2024 World Cup is a crucial moment in her career.
She hopes her performances will lead to opportunities in Europe, allowing her to become a professional footballer and a role model for young girls across Africa.
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