Fatimah Oloko who is dubbed the "most beautiful" player in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), has opened up about her football inspirations, naming Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali as her role model.
The Rivers Angel shot-stopper also mentioned Super Falcons and FC Paris Number one Chiamaka Nnadozie as her favourite Nigerian women's player.
Fatimah, who is a goalkeeper herself joined Rivers Angels, and has quickly become a fan favourite.
Her stunning look and her contributions on the field of play has seen her garner much attention.
Fatimah's passion for the game and her aspirations are equally compelling.
Fatimah on her love for Stanley Nwabali
In an interview, Oloko revealed her admiration for established the goalkeepers within the Nigerian national teams.
"Super Falcons goalkeeper Nnadizie Chiamaka is my favourite player," she stated, demonstrating her respect for the women's national team.
She also named Stanley Nwabali, the Super Eagles goalkeeper, as her favourite male player.
"Stanley Nwabali is my favourite Super Eagles player," confirming her admiration for Nwabali and what he brings to the national team.
Since getting the nod at the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, Nwabali has made the Super Eagles number one position his.
In spite of stiff competition from Undinese' Maduka Okoye, Nwabali has not been toppled as the undeniable number one.
Oloko's own football journey began unexpectedly after attending aerobics at a stadium, where she was scouted.
This encounter led her to pursue a football career, culminating in her recent move to Rivers Angels.
Fatimah might make her debut for Rivers Angels when they host Ibom Angels at the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium on Wednesday for the season opener.
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