Super Falcons star Loses Father
Super Falcons star Loses Father, Pens Emotional Tribute After His Burial
Super Falcons forward Gift Monday has been left heartbroken following the passing of her father, Effiom Monday Akpan, who was recently laid to rest in a private ceremony, possibly held in Akwa Ibom.
Monday confirmed her father’s passing in a post on Sunday, November 2, via her X page, and penned an emotional tribute to him after he was buried.
In her tribute, Monday described her father as her first coach and greatest fan, adding that he is her foundation, strength, and source of wisdom.
The striker, who plies her trade in the United States with the NWSL club Washington Spirit, reflected on the important values her father instilled in her.
According to Monday, her father played a big role in shaping who she has become both on and off the pitch.
She wrote:
Losing my father, Mr. Effiom Monday Akpan, has been one of the most difficult experiences of my life. Even though I knew that one day this moment would come, nothing truly prepares you for the silence that follows when a man who has always been your source of strength, discipline, and encouragement is no longer there. “My dad was more than just a father. He was my foundation.
His sacrifices, his hard work, and his quiet wisdom shaped the person I have become today.”
