Gift Monday Aims for More Goals in WAFCON Quarter-Final

Gift Monday, a forward for Washington Spirit and the Nigeria national team (Super Falcons), is eager to score more goals in the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final against Cameroon. She made a significant impact in her tournament debut, scoring just four minutes after being substituted for Asisat Oshoala, who had converted a penalty earlier.

Monday's goal came in first-half stoppage time, extending Nigeria's lead to 2-1 against Egypt, contributing to a 6-2 victory that secured Nigeria's place in the quarter-finals. She credited her teammates for creating scoring opportunities and expressed her happiness about her performance.

Monday's inclusion in the squad was contentious, as she was previously omitted from the last WAFCON despite a strong season in the NWSL. After being recalled for friendlies earlier this year, she had limited preparation time and was an unused substitute in the first two group games.

Ahead of the quarter-final, she emphasized her commitment to improving her game.