It turns out that Super Falcons legend Desire Oparanozie suffered a serious illness that required drips and injections.
Super Falcons of Nigeria legend Desire Oparanozie is back in the spotlight.
![Desire Oparanozie: Super Falcons legend joins Imo State Football Association](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/18092023/cc997ee8-da0a-4c4c-bd75-ac1de0cf5e38.jpeg?operations=fit(180:))
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Desire Oparanozie: Super Falcons legend joins Imo State Football Association
Super Falcons legend Desire Oparanozie joins the Imo State Football Association.
The forward has taken to social media to show off an ordeal with sickness.
![Desire Oparanozie: Reactions as Super Falcons legend shows off 'monster' truck](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/23092023/24678a2b-38aa-4e90-8d13-dd2c6eb7e926.jpg?operations=fit(180:))
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Super Falcons Desire Oparanozie legend laments sickness
On Thursday, November 16, 2023, Desire Oparanozie revealed that she had been battling sickness for a while.
![On Thursday, November 16, 2023, Desire Oparanozie revealed that she had been battling sickness for a while. Instagram/Desire Oparanozie](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/16112023/127c4b1c-22a2-41df-8468-65c2cb17fb8c.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
The striker who spent a lot of seasons in France showed off photos of her battle with sickness on social media.
In the photos, Oparanozie showed off injections and receiving a drip at a health facility.
Along with the photos was a message from Oparanozie that said, "Stress/sickness 1 - 0 Di. This one knocked me out, but I'm stronger💪🏾. #WeGoAgain"
![On Thursday, November 16, 2023, Desire Oparanozie revealed that she had been battling sickness for a while. Instagram/Desire Oparanozie](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/16112023/537a04de-75d9-4547-b46a-42462157828e.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
Oparanozie on the trends
Oparanozie, who recently announced her retirement from football, continues to dominate social media trends.
![Oparanozie who recently announced her retirement from football continues to dominate the social media trends. - Instagram/Oparanozie](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/23092023/14b46033-682a-4868-bf2f-6f0c03c743a7.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
Oparanozie took to her official social media platforms to show off her style.
It was the vehicle she parked next to that caught the attention of the comment section.
![Super Falcons veteran Desire Oparanozie who missed a penalty against England was full of praise for the Governor.](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/16082023/35f806de-460a-4e95-80d2-46efca812aa2.webp?operations=fit(480:))
Oparanozie posed with a Ford truck, and the interior and exterior were detailed by her followers.
Oparanozie's journey in football is set to continue despite her retirement from the national team.
Oparanozie was recently given the Imo State Football Association's "Honorary Member" designation.
![Oparanozie posed with a Ford truck and the interior and exterior were detailed by her followers. - Instagram/Oparanozie](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/23092023/f9b832d5-0b0e-420c-9a5c-f514a9f828ab.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
The Super Legend, who was part of the team to visit Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma made this known on social media
Oparanozie recently ended her illustrious career after winning the WAFCON four times and participating in the World Cup four times.
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