Super Falcons: Michelle Alozie makes returns for Houston Dash after WAFCON triumph
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The Houston Dash delivered a dramatic 2-1 victory over the North Carolina Courage in an National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) match at Shell Energy Stadium.
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Super Falcons of Nigeria star defender Michelle Alozie made a return to the team after her heroics.
Michelle Alozie returns for Houston Dash
It was North Carolina Courage who took the lead in the 32nd minute through Riley Jackson from the penalty spot.
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However, Houston responded with forward Kiki Van Zanten scoring an equalizer in the 39th minute.
The stunning strike from distance her second goal of the season—allowing both teams to head into the halftime break level.
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Alozie returned to the Houston Dash after winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with Nigeria’s Super Falcons.
The 28-year-old defender was named to the CAF Women’s Africa Best XI for the tournament.
She recently was honored with the Officer of the Order of the Niger, 100,000 dollars and a 3-bedroom apartment by President Tinubu.
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She showed off her medal before the game and was brought on for Kiki Van Zanten in the 71st minute.
The decisive moment came in the 95th minute of stoppage time as Sophie Schmidt scored her second goal of the season to secure the 2-1 victory.
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