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Bus Stop In France Named After Nigerian Player, Oparanozie
A bus stop in France has been named after Super Falcons legend and Dijon FCO star, Desire Oparanozie.
The French city of Guingamp named one of its bus stops after the Nigerian player in recognition of her contribution to sport development in the European country.
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The 26-year-old who has an impressive career with the Super Falcons recently joined the French side and her impact has been felt in the city of Guingamp.
Oparanozie started her football career in Owerri, Imo state after which she moved to Bayelsa Queens and excelled even more.
In 2012, the Nigerian star joined Rossiyanka from the Russian Women’s Football Championship.
Do you know that a bus-stop in #Guingamp , #France was named after our own @NGSuper_Falcons and @DFCO_officiel forward DESIRE OPARANOZIE @oparanozie9 ?
Aspire to make an impact that’ll last forever.#aspire #naijababes #Imo #Owerri pic.twitter.com/aOTHlhYpXp
— Ojora Babatunde (@ojbsports) September 18, 2020