Bayelsa Queens starlet Moshood Shakirat is not resting on her laurels. Fresh off lifting the 2024/25 NWFL Premiership title, the talented midfielder has firmly set her sights on achieving her FIFA Women’s World Cup dream.
The 17-year-old believes her recent league victory is merely the opening chapter in her burgeoning trophy-laden journey, Footballrover reports.
Moshood Shakirat’s World Cup dream takes centre stage
The Nigeria Women’s U17 midfielder played a crucial role in Bayelsa Queens’ dominant 4-1 victory over Naija Ratels in the NWFL Super Six playoffs final, securing a record sixth league title for her club.
Speaking exclusively to ATM Sports TV via WhatsApp after the victory, Moshood Shakirat revealed that her ambition stretches far beyond domestic success.
“It’s a dream come true. Winning the NWFL Premiership with the Prosperity Girls is incredible, but this is just the beginning of what we want to achieve,” she said.
Fuelling the World Cup dream after NWFL glory
Looking ahead, Shakirat has a clear target in mind, revealing her burning desire to achieve international success.
“My next target is the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will take place in Morocco from 17 October to 8 November 2025,” she added.
But first, Shakirat and her teammates will now shift focus on winning the CAF Women’s Champions League, and her message to their supporters? They are just getting started.
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