WAFCON Winner Michelle Alozie Treated to Heroic Welcome As She Returns to United States
- Michelle Alozie received a rousing hero’s welcome at Shell Energy Stadium upon her return to the Houston Dash
- The defender played a pivotal role as the Super Falcons claimed their 10th WAFCON title after coming from behind to defeat Morocco
- The club shared the footage on their official X handle, capturing the moment she waved to fans while flaunting her gold medal
Super Falcons star Michelle Alozie received a hero’s welcome upon her return to her base in the United States, having won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title.
The Nigerian-American defender played a key role in helping the team to their 10th continental title in Morocco.
Alozie was sensational in the thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over the host nation in the final on July 26, 2025, BBC reports.
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She was a standout performer at the tournament, scoring a stunning 93rd-minute long-range goal in their 2-1 win over South Africa in the semis.
She also earned a spot in the CAF Best XI, alongside teammates Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie.
Upon returning to Nigeria, the Super Falcons were hosted to a lavish reception and President Bola Tinubu rewarded each player with $100,000, a house and national honour of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).
Back in the U.S., Houston Dash marked her return with celebrations at the Shell Energy Stadium, where fans and her club lauded her WAFCON heroics.
Balancing her football career with leukaemia research at Texas Children’s Hospital, Alozie has continued to inspire, proving one doesn’t have to choose between passions.
The club shared the footage on their official X handle, with the caption:
"A champion's welcome home for our WAFCON Champion, the one and only @alozieee."
Fans have taken to the comment section of the post to react. @johnolisa_ replied:
"Yoooo. That’s my favourite Nigerian player."
@OgbesioF added, in a message to the club:
"Take good care of her."
@Chris__Ekene posited:
"Congrats champ!"
Alozie names her favourite Nigerian dish
Meanwhile, the 28-year-old recently shared a fun detail about her life off the pitch, and it is something every Nigerian foodie can relate to.
The adorable star footballer disclosed that her favourite Nigerian dish is Ogbono soup, a popular delicacy known for its rich, thick texture and unique taste.
She disclosed that despite living abroad for most of her life, she has always stayed connected to her Nigerian roots through food, and Ogbono soup is one she cannot live without.
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Alozie learning Pidgin English?
Legit.ng earlier reported that a video has surfaced online of Super Falcons' talisman Esther Okoronkwo teaching her teammate and fellow US-based star Michelle Alozie pidgin English.
Both players burst into laughter when she said, “I dey tire, sleep dey catch my eyes,” which got her excited at how smooth the words came out.
Fans in the comments did not believe Alozie was not fluent in pidgin, citing that the way she speaks is too smooth for someone who doesn't speak well.
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