Michelle Alozie: Super Falcons Star Names Popular Local Soup As Nigerian Dish She Can’t Live Without
- Super Falcons star Michelle Alozie has picked Ogbono soup as her favourite Nigerian dish
- The American-born defender has emerged as a fan favourite since making her debut for Nigeria in 2021
- Alozie played a crucial role for Nigeria at the 2024 WAFCON as the Super Falcons won a record-breaking 10th title
Michelle Alozie is one of the leading Super Falcons stars and arguably the most loved player on the female national team’s roster by Nigerian supporters.
The 28-year-old played a key role for Nigeria at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), helping the team clinch a record-extending 10th continental title.
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Alozie scored a 94th-minute winner against South Africa in the semi-final and was also instrumental in the remarkable 3-2 comeback win against Morocco in the final, BBC News Pidgin reports.
The achievement was Alozie’s first international title for Nigeria since she made her debut for the Super Falcons in the SheBelieves Cup in 2021 in the United States of America, her country of birth.
Aside from winning trophies and the hearts of Nigerians on the pitch, Alozie has a deeply personal side that some of her die-hard supporters are barely aware of.
Alozie reveals her favourite Nigerian dish
Alozie has shared a fun detail about her life off the pitch, and it is something every Nigerian foodie can relate to.
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In a recent chat with ESPN Africa, the Nigerian-American footballer disclosed that her favourite Nigerian dish is Ogbono soup, a popular delicacy known for its rich, thick texture and unique taste.
The Houston Dash player, who recently received a $100,000 cash prize from President Bola Ahmad Tinubu, said 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.
Fans react after Alozie’s Ogbono soup revelation
Fans have quickly reacted to the revelation online, with many praising Alozie for proudly showcasing Nigerian culture.
Geekyperfect posted:
“Ogbono soup 😩>>>>>> I didn't think I could love this girl more.”
Mr Femo also reacted:
“She knows ball. Marta plays like Ronaldinho. She's the female version.”
Zayed said:
“She’s always smiling 😊”
Jinchuriki also reacted:
“Ogbono soup ke.. She no know ball at all..”
Dr Mekz posted:
“Ogbono soup? She knows ball.”
As Alozie continues to shine for the Super Falcons and in club football, her love for Ogbono soup adds a tasty twist to her growing popularity among Nigerian supporters.
Alozie learns pidgin from teammate
Earlier, Legit.ng 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.
Okoronkwo and Alozie contributed immensely as the Super Falcons of Nigeria beat Morocco 3-2 to win the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
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