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"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"
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Christy Ucheibe
Christy Onyenaturuchi Ucheibe OON is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or a centre-back for Portuguese club Benfica and the Nigeria national team.
"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"
"The spirit in the camp is high. We are good to go. I know we are here to compete. Going to the Olympics is so special to me. I will always cherish this moment because so many people dreamt of playing at the Olympics and it never came to pass."
"After every tough game, you just have to get over it. There are things you can’t control, and I try to focus on the ones I can. It’s okay to reflect and work on your performance, but the key is to move ahead."
"Be yourself, do your thing, and be confident in yourself. But most importantly, know God first, because God is great."
"We are strong. We never say never. We are the Super Falcons of Nigeria. That was our mentality."
"I always keep pushing myself and staying focused on everything I do."