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'It's a dream come true' - Ajara Nchout on her Fifa Puskas Award nomination

Ajara Nchout has revealed her nomination for the prestigious Fifa 2019 Puskas Award was a 'dream come true' for her illustrious career.

The Cameroon international's late superb winner against New Zealand in France was picked among 10 players, including Lionel Messi for Fifa's best goal of the year on Monday.

The 26-year-old's nomination saw her become the first African female player to be picked for the prize and the only player from the continent in the race for the accolade this year.

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And the elated Valerenga forward has reflected on scoring a fine brace to lead the Indomitable Lionesses to the Women's World Cup Last 16.