Deportivo La Coruña forward Blessing Nkor has heaped praise on Super Falcons stars Asisat Oshoala and Rasheedat Ajibade, Soccernet.ng reports.
The Super Falcons invitee, who featured in Super Falcons’ 1-2 defeat to France last year, described the former Barcelona Femeni striker and Ajibade as exceptional players and role models who have greatly influenced her journey as a professional footballer.
The 21-year-old Nigerian, who recently signed with the Spanish Primera División Femenina side Dépor ABANCA, said she often looks up to the duo and tries to mirror aspects of their game.
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“Asisat and Rasheedat are exceptional players and role models to me. Beyond their contributions to the country from youth to senior level, I consider them very special,” Nkor told Shina Oludare. “I often try to incorporate aspects of their game into mine, as it’s always a good idea to learn from the best.”
Nkor, who has been capped by Nigeria at youth level, joined Deportivo on a short-term deal until the end of the season.
She arrives in Spain following a prolific stint in Turkey with Gaziantep Asya Spor, where she scored 12 goals last season.
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— BlessingNkor (@BlessingNkor) May 1, 2025
Before that, the talented striker featured for Sunshine Queens in Nigeria and had a spell with Tanzanian outfit Yanga Princesses in 2022.
Now in Spain, Nkor is looking to build on her impressive goal-scoring form and dreams of reaching the same heights as her idols on the international stage.
