"For this year's African Games in Ghana, my expectation is to win the gold medal," the 23-year-old told thenationonlineng.net, from her training base in Germany.

"But it is not like it’s going to be easy because I know my opponents are training.

"But I am also training and I believe God will crown our efforts."

Anyanacho's first-round exit at the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics, a narrow 12-7 defeat by Turkey's fourth-seeded Nur Tatar, took some time to get over.

"My experience at the Tokyo Olympics was an interesting one because it was my first time on such a platform and it afforded me the opportunity to see a lot of elite athletes from different countries and sports," she said.

"It was an amazing feeling for me.

"I felt very good heading to Tokyo as it was a huge honour to represent Nigeria at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

"I was also a little nervous because I had not been on such a big platform like that before but I thank God for the opportunity to experience it and to know what it feels like even though my performance did not turn out how my coach and I expected.

"After the match, I felt quite disappointed actually.

"I was basically in tears for almost six hours.

"I just kept playing the match in my head over and over again but thankfully my technical crew was there, even the Minister of Youth and Sports development Sunday Dare was there, he came and also consoled me.

"The former President of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation, Mrs Margaret Binga, also came; they encouraged me and told me 'it’s not the end, it’s just a new beginning'.

"I knew I had wanted to spring a surprise at Tokyo Olympics because I knew I was young.

"So losing in the first round was very disappointing but I also decided to see the brighter side as my opponent was also a very good fighter, an experienced one, it being her second Olympics.

"She’s ranked No 4 in the world. I also realised that the skills are not only what you need to win at the Olympics platform.

"You have to also manage the emotions, anxiety and nervousness that come with it.

"You learn how to manage it."

Based in Germany since 2022 within the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Elite Athlete Scholarship scheme, Anyanacho has been honing her skills in readiness for future conquests.

The first big challenge on her horizon is the African Games, where she will seek to improve upon the bronze she won in 2019.

"Training in Germany is different for me because it is a new environment in terms of weather and even new team-mates," she said.

"But the training intensity is the same as when I train in Nigeria and I am still adjusting to a few things.

"After taking part in the 2020 Olympics I now understand so many things like the emotions that go into going on the platform, competing on the high stage, the techniques and how to apply them.

"Now I understand that it is not only skills, but you also have to read your opponent.

"Putting all my experiences together, I have a good feeling that I’m going to get a very positive result in Paris."