The story of Sophia Omotola Omidiji, 19, reads like one out of a fairytale.
Adopted as a little child by Lateef Omidiji, a Nigerian living in Las Vegas with his
American wife Crystal, Sophia was brought up to love and respect her father’s home country. Her loving grandfather Bili made such a lasting impression on her which helped in making life choices.
In the course of growing up, the young lady took to football, what Americans call soccer, and found joy on the greens with the ball at her feet.
After breaking scoring records at her Sierra Vista High School in Las Vegas, Omidiji caught the eye of local scouts and word got around about her abilities but she did the most surprising thing, she opted to represent the country of her adopted father, Nigeria.
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