Super Falcons star Michelle Alozie scores thunderous strike to rescue point for Houston Dash against KC Current.
Super Falcons of Nigeria star Michelle Alozie can't get off the social media trends.
Alozie continues to make headlines after her exploits for the Super Falcons at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Michelle Alozie: Super Falcons star inspired by Dr. Nadia Nadim
Super Falcons star Michelle Chinwendu Alozie is inspired by Dr. Nadia Nadim as Houston Dash hosts Inspiring Women’s Night.
Michelle Alozie scores for Houston Dash against KC Current
Alozie returned to action for Houston Dash in an NWSL fixture against KC Current played early on Sunday, August 27, 2023.
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Michelle Alozie: Super Falcons star blasts Burna Boy's I Told Them on repeat after meeting Davido
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The 26-year-old Alozie retained her spot in the starting lineup as Houston Dash celebrated Inspiring Women’s Night.
In the 21st minute of her return game, Alozie received a yellow card for the Houston Dash and was replaced by Courtney Petersen in the 64th minute of play.
After a goalless first half, Alozie's Houston Dash went behind in the 51st minute through a goal by Lo'eau LaBonta.
They were not down for long as Alozie found the equalizer in the 67th minute.
The Nigerian defender unleashed a monster right-footed shot from range to bring Houston Dash into the game.
Alozie played her part for Houston Dash but they could not find a winner settling for a point.
Michelle Alozie shines on Inspiring Women’s Night
Alozie and her teammates on the Houston Dash featured the name of the woman who inspires them individually.
The Houston Dash announced the development of the Inspiring Women’s Night on the official social media platforms.
Alozie explained, in a collaborative post on social media with the Houston Dash, her inspiration, Dr. Nadia Nadim.
Along with a photo wearing her Inspiring Women’s Night outfit, the name Dr. Nadia Nadim was branded at the back.
Alozie explained in the post that she is wearing the name of Dr. Nadia Nadim for the Inspiring Women’s Night because that is who inspired her.
According to Alozie Dr. Nadia Nadim gets the nod for Inspiring Women’s Night because she was able to combine her medical and football careers.
Michelle Alozie on the trends
Earlier this week, Alozie put out a photo with American-born Nigerian singer, entertainer, songwriter, and record producer David Adedeji Adeleke, who is professionally known as Davido
Alozie presented Davido with an authentic Super Falcons jersey that had her name and number in the picture.
Recently, Alozie ignited a discussion on the current Big Brother Naija Season 8, also known as Big Brother Naija: All-Stars.
Upon her return to the United States of America, Alozie hyped up the I Told Them Album by Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu known professionally as Burna Boy.
Alozie returns to action for the Houston Dash in their next regular season against the San Diego Wave scheduled for Monday, September 4, 2023.
Reactions as Michelle Alozie scores for Houston Dash
Alozie's goal for the Houston Dash dominated the trends on social media as it earned a much-needed point in their race to make the playoffs.
It also came on a special occasion for the Houston Dash which sparked reactions on social media.
There were fans who praised Alozie's effort from long range and expressed her adaptability to play in attack and defense.
There were some others who believed that there was a stroke of luck involved in Alozie's goal, as replays show it may have had a slight deflection.
Alozie now has two goals for the Houston Dash this season and her ability to put the ball in the back of the net continues to get recognition.
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