Opeyemi Ajakaye wins her third player of the match award
She beats Omilana to the best player award against Germany
Nigeria Women’s U-17 forward Opeyemi Ajakaye has been named the player of the match in the third-place match between Nigeria and Germany.
Ajakaye who scored Nigeria’s first goal during the normal regulations and also converted her spot-kick during the shootout was picked as the best player of the match ahead of goalkeeper Faith Omilana.
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Ajakaye goal against Germany
It is Ajakaye’s third of the tournament having picked the player of the match in Nigeria’s 4-0, and 2-1 wins against New Zealand and Chile in the group stages.
She beat off competition from her teammates such as Faith Omilana who saved a penalty as Nigeria beat Germany 3-2 on penalties to claim the bronze medal.
After normal regulations, Nigeria and Germany played a 3-3 draw after the Flamingos gave away a three-goal lead within 17 minutes.
