Black Queens striker Sherifatu Sumaila has expressed her delight after meeting Brazilian legend Sissi De Amor.
The 20-year-old Ghanaian forward, who plays for American side UMFK had a training session with the Brazilian.
Sisleide do Amor Lima commonly known in football circles as Sissi, is a Brazilian footballer and coach who played as an attacking midfielder.
Sisi last played for FC Gold Pride of Women's Professional Soccer and is a former member of the Brazilian Female National Team.
Meanwhile, Sumalia who joined UMFK from Bengals from Feather River Community College looks at the Brazilian for inspiration.
She was named the player of the year in 2014 and 2015. In international play, Sherifatu has played in three FIFA Women's World Cups (2012 U-17 in Azerbaijan, 2014 U-17 in Trinidad & Tobago, and 2016 U-20 in Canada).
In the 2014 WWC, against Finland she was named the FIFA Player of the Match. She led her team to a bronze medal in the 2012 games over Germany.
"Very honored to have played with the Brazilian Women’s National Team Legend Sissi De Amor.
. She’s very Modest and easy to talk to. I can’t deny that I’ve learnt so much after meeting her. It’s an honor 
" - Sherifatu Sumaila on her Facebook account.
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