Portsmouth Striker Iniabasi Umotong Happy To Score On Unofficial Debut

Portsmouth striker Iniabasi Umotong was full of joy after scoring in her unofficial debut for Nigeria&rsquo;s Women&rsquo;s National Team.<br /><br />The Anglo - Nigerian has pledged her international future to the Super Falcons, with coach Edwin Okon set to run the rule over her in a training camp before deciding whether or not she&rsquo;ll make the trip to Canada for the World Cup.<br /><br />Umotong&rsquo;s performance against Confluence Queens ticked the right boxes, having scored the first goal in the 3 - 0 win over the Kogi State team. <br /><br />&ldquo;It is amazing to score on my first game. I cannot explain my joy at donning Nigeria&rsquo;s jersey and score. <br /><br />&ldquo;I thank my team mates and my coaches for believing in me and giving me the confidence to play and score. I am encouraged to do more for my country.<br /><br />&ldquo;I have been able to adapt to the attacking style of the team because it is similar to the way we play in my club but I still have a lot to learn here,&rdquo; said Umotong to thenff.com.<br /><br />The 20 - year - old previously starred for the England Under 15s, according to the media officer of the Super Falcons, Gracious Akujobi.<br />
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