Nigerian Lady Who Used To Sell Kola Nuts & Sweets by Roadside Makes It, Becomes Pro Footballer

Nigerian Lady Who Used To Sell Kola Nuts & Sweets by Roadside Makes It, Becomes Pro Footballer

  • A young Nigerian lady who rose from almost nothing to become a professional footballer has celebrated herself
  • The lady who used to sell kola nuts by the roadside to make a living got many people praising her determination to succeed
  • The young female footballer thanked those who gave her the support she needed to reach her goal

A young Nigerian lady and footballer with the TikTok handle @hijabballer has got people praising her for how she rose above her challenges.

Before the lady became a professional footballer, she used to sell kola nuts and other petty things by the roadside.

Female footballer/making it in sport.
The lady travelled abroad and met international stars like Neymar. Photo source: TikTok/@hijabballer
Source: UGC

From street hawker to footballer

One of the videos shared on her page documents how she started from a very humble place. There were different photos of her with her tray of kola nuts.

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She thanked everyone who supported her along the way. A video showed her posing with other international footballers.

Watch the first video below:

ere is another clip:

Netizens congratulate young footballer

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions below:

Chacho said:

"Congratulations."

asunke_67 said:

"Congrats baby, am always happy for you baby."

Jokandeji said:

"Congratulations can’t wait to see you in action soon…"

mammi yeseer said:

"awww, congratulations to you dear so so happy for you wish you more success."

GS OV Khaleepha said:

"Why are u nt playing for the Falconet yet."

Rabiunguru said:

"congratulations my Muslim sister proud up u."

Opeyemi Morufat953 said:

"congrats darling.....more blessings follows bijahi rusulullahi."

Lady makes it, becomes a model

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a very tall Nigerian lady, Deborah Akanni, with an athletic physique, made it big on the international modelling scene.

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Before the lady got her first break, she used to model on TikTok in a compound. In a video posted by her manager, Ikechukwu Urum, a collage of the lady's journey was shown.

At the beginning of the clip, the girl was filmed with many okadas in the background. Another part has her in a fitting black gown as she walked like a professional model toward the camera.

Source: Legit.ng

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