"At the age of 14, I had a mic in my hand and they were asking me about representation and about topics that I think not many 14-year-olds have a chance to discuss"

"What started as a dream will now become a reality and congratulations to all of us."

"It’s up to us as players to raise the standard."

"The moments when I stop worrying about how I’m being perceived are really freeing."

"The support may not be there at the level we want, but when we show quality, passion, and competitiveness on the field, more people will take notice."

"We are still learning and growing as well. From the Under 17 youth level to the Black Queens, I think there is a lot of difference between and I think the senior players especially Portia, Alice Kusi, Jennifer Cudjoe, Grace Asantewaa they are helping us a lot. They have been with us on and off the field so we are really grateful and happy with that."

"I’ll be back, and next time, I’ll make sure to bring the goals!"

"I describe my future as being policy-adjacent"

"But what I love so much about the collision between time and space that has happened right now is the fact that I am in no way the face of anything, because when I look at so many of my peers, there are people doing the same work, more work, different work than I am"

"Obviously, the fans would play a big impact in our performance so we pary that they have hope in us to pray for us and yeah, we will do our best to deliver."

"We urge our fans to remain calm and supportive. We know they've been waiting for a win, and we're working hard to make that happen."

"We're confident in our abilities and believe we have an advantage over Morocco. They might be relying on outdated information about our playing style, which could work in our favor. We're ready to take them by surprise and make the most of this opportunity."

"The women's game is changing and football is growing so everyboy is putting in everything to get there."

"As a professional, you need to be ready for whatever happens in a game, so I was ready to step up for Ghana."

"Well, in my team we don’t play under any pressure. We play with peace of mind, and in unity knowing that we are leaving everything in the hands of God. That’s the believe of our coach and her teachings."

"Playing in such a competitive environment helps you grow mentally and physically."

"If I’m not a footballer I would have been a professional barber because I once owned a haircut salon and was very good at it."

"She does not speak English and I don't speak French, but somehow we communicate. We just understand each other. So we just brought that connection from outside the pitch onto the pitch because we are both forwards and we need each other."

"I had no option because I knew that as a striker I should always be present in the box if my team mate is ahead of me because I need to create support options for them and be available."

"Sometimes we use Google Translate off the field, but it is not always correct."

"I want to make a career progress by taking my football skills abroad."

"I love to fight for something great, I love to compete because then when I win, I am so proud of myself."

"Personally, I love competition."

"It takes a lot of determination to be at this level, and it takes a lot of self-belief because I always believe that I am a born champion."

"This is why I say I love challenges, because when I see someone ahead of me, that is what I want, because then I tend to push myself to meet up and to pass."

"But when I see that I am the same as others, there is nobody chasing me to go ahead of whatever standard I am. So right now, I am doubling my work because I have teammates that push me."

"My dad was more than a father, he was my foundation, his sacrifices, his wisdom, his hard work shaped the kind of person I am today."

"Football is a team sport, and our results come from hard work and dedication."

"It’s a gradual process, but women’s football in Nigeria is growing very fast. With time, we won’t just dominate Africa but will compete with the best teams in the world. Many players abroad came through the Nigerian league, and that shows how strong our foundation is."

"For me it was tears of joy and also it was a feeling of me wanting this platform for so long, wanting this for so long and then the special person I wanted to be there was not there."

"I want to do this by working hard and staying focused. I believe everything happens in its time and season, and I know my time will come."

"I will tell them to never stop believing in their dreams. Keep working hard and keep praying, because you never know when your breakthrough will come."

"In the quarterfinal, I didn't do my arrow celebration because that day was just for my dad. I just wanted to dedicate that day for him."

"I was very happy. For me, it was progress and a big milestone. Seeing myself in the national team was a dream come true. I think that’s every athlete’s dream — to represent their country. Although I was on the bench, I was very happy to be a part of the squad."

"I love my new role because I want my name to be synonymous with goal scoring in the elite women’s league."

"Winning the WAFCON is definitely the biggest moment of my career so far. In the final against Morocco, we came from behind to win 3-2. I cried after the match because I never thought I would reach that stage. That was the happiest moment of my career."

"But I kept working hard and praying, and by God’s grace, my dream came true."

"Every day is for him too, but that day was just like, this one is special because I was just coming back from his funeral and I just wanted everything to be about him."

"Well, it was tough but here am today, so the past is over and I am in the future."

"I always keep pushing myself and staying focused on everything I do."

"The world is changing. Football is changing. People are growing. We still need to do more back home. The facilities need improvement. For me, I think we need to get the grassroots teams back"

"They need to invest more in women's football in Nigeria. The welfare of players is very important. Teams should start taking responsibility for their players, especially when they are injured. They need to do more. Player welfare is very important in women's football."

"I feel like the moment I stop playing and growing, so many people coming after me are going to suffer."