Evelyn Ijeh, daughter of former Nigerian striker, Peter Ijeh, has stated she is just not shocked Nigerians have been celebrating the progress made in her soccer profession.
Ijeh just lately secured a everlasting transfer to AC Milan after a profitable mortgage spell from Mexican aspect Tigres UANL.
Her transfer to Milan noticed Nigerians sending her congratulatory messages, a gesture which in accordance with her didn’t come as a shock.
“I’m not that shocked that Nigerians have a good time my progress, as a result of I understand how passionate we Nigerians could be,” Ijeh informed SportsBoom. “However on the finish of the day, God is in management. I’m grateful for the love and help.”
Ijeh’s worldwide profession just lately reached a brand new milestone when she was referred to as as much as the Swedish girls’s senior nationwide staff in June.
Having represented Sweden on the U17, U20, and U23 ranges, and captaining the U23 squad, her development to the senior staff was a pure step.
“It’s at all times good to progress after years with the youth squad, however that’s not all. The purpose is to turn out to be the very best I could be and to achieve the
highest stage of taking part in.”
On her dad’s affect, Ijeh stated the previous striker has performed an vital position in her profession, from particular person coaching to shaping her into the participant that she is right now.”
The Swedish ahead, who just lately secured a everlasting transfer to AC Milan after a profitable mortgage spell from Mexican aspect Tigres UANL,
resides her dream.
On her newest transfer to Milan, the 22-year-old added:“Actually, I’m blissful to be right here. It’s like a dream for me. AC Milan is a historic and prestigious membership, and I really feel they’ve the sources and setting for me to develop as a participant.”