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Nigeria's Uchenna Kanu: I wasn't expecting to be at the Women's World Cup

Nigeria striker Uchenna Kanu has admitted she was nervous when named in the country's final squad for the Women's World Cup last year.

The 22-year-old had represented Nigeria at the U17 and U20 Women's World Cup tournaments, before securing a scholarship to the United States of America, where she shot into prominence.

On her first campaign at the senior level, she starred in Nigeria's success at the Wafu Women's Cup, scoring 10 goals before earning her spot in the country's squad to the Women's World Cup.

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In France, the forward featured in all four matches for the country to help them reach the Round of 16, and she revealed how she managed to cope with many expectations on the biggest stage.