Michelle Alozie Claims Lauren James Did Not Reach Out Privately After WC Incident

• Michelle Alozie has denied that Lauren James reached out to her privately after the stomp incident
• The England star fouled the Nigerian defender during the two countries' Women's World Cup clash
• James took to social media to apologise afterwards but Alozie says she did not reach out privately

Super Falcons star, Michelle Alozie, has denied that Lionesses star, Lauren James, reached out to her privately after an incident between the two at the recently concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup.

England knocked the West Africana out of the tournament in the Round of 16 in a game that saw James stomp on the Nigerian defender in a moment of frustration.

The striker was initially shown a yellow card for the foul but after a VAR review of the incident, this was upgraded to a red and James was sent off.

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The intense moment drew a lot of attention, with James taking to social media afterwards to apologise to the Nigerian defender, her teammates, and football fans.

She wrote:

“All my love and respect to you. I am sorry for what happened. Also, for our England fans and my teammates, playing with and for you is my greatest honour and I promise to learn from my experience.”

Alozie acknowledged the comments, with the Houston Dash star replying to the tweet:

“Abeg, rest. We are playing on the world’s stage. This game is one of passion, insurmountable emotions, and moments. All respect for Lauren James.”

There were speculations that James had also reached out Alozie personally, but the Super Falcons star denied that was the case.

She said on Channels Television’s Sports Tonight on Monday:

“No, she did not reach out to me, but the apology was on Twitter and Instagram,” likely seeking to put the matter to rest.

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Alozie spotted with Davido

Sports Brief also reported on Nigerians taking to social media to react after Super Falcons star, Alozie shared a photo with Davido, the music star and her compatriot.

The defender was part of the national women's team that featured at the recently concluded Women’s World Cup, which was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

Alozie played a vital part with Randy Waldrum’s girls, who reached the second round before the Lionesses of England knocked them out via a penalty shootout.