Francisca Ordega has revealed her failure to qualify for a third consecutive Olympic Games with Nigeria was the biggest regret of her entire career.
Ordega, who moved to China in March after a fourth Africa Women's Cup of Nations success in Ghana last year, inspired Shanghai to second spot in the Chinese top-flight with seven goals.
The 26-year-old starred at her third Women's World Cup tournament this summer in France, helping the Super Falcons reach the knockout stages for the first time in 20 years.
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Despite a fine World Cup feat, she could not help the West African nation escape elimination against Cote d'Ivoire in the third round of the 2020 African Olympic Qualifier in October.