By Daily Sports Nigeria on July 22, 2023
Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has earned the praise of the Confederation of African Football and her teammates after she was named the player of the match as she put on an outstanding performance against Canada in their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup opener at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Friday.
The 22-year-old ensured her home country, Nigeria secured a valuable point against the Olympics Champions, Canada after saving Christine Sinclair’s penalty kick early in the second half to ensure the match ended 0-0.
The huge highlight was Nnaodzie’s stoppage of Sinclair’s penalty, but she was outstanding throughout the entire game, often intercepting passes into the box before they could even develop into shots.
Praising the shot stopper for her confident display, CAF wrote on their women’s football Twitter handle, “Super Falcons’ saviour! Chiamaka Nnadozie excelled in her nation’s World Cup opener with a saved penalty, a clean sheet, and a Player of the Match award!”
Waldrum spoke highly of his goalkeeper during his post-match interview calling her one of the best in the world.
“Chiamaka has done this before and I will say this and I will embarrass her in front of you all, but I think she’s one of the best young goalkeepers in the world right now,” Waldrum said.
19-year-old midfielder, Abiodun Deborah who got sent off in added time of the tie thanked Nnadozie for rescuing the team from defeat.
“Thank you. God bless you always Safe hands,” she wrote.
Defender Onome Ebi also wrote, “Chiamaka Nnadozie deservedly wins the Player of the Match Award. No surprises.”
Nnadozie will hope to help the Falcons overcome co-hosts Australia in their second Group B game on Thursday, July 27.
Source Punch Ng
Posted July 22, 2023
You may also like...
Formula 1: Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says big...
Ibenegbu wants double against Pillars
Majority of athletes are clean –Bolt
Dortmund Win First Game Under Terzic
Benin Warriors Beat NNL Side Sapele Lions in...
Alonso Rescues Chelsea From Defeat Against Bournemouth
Aribo ready to fight for EPL survival
Adesanya vows to make UFC return after third straight loss
We Apologize To Our Father Dr Peter Odili On Behalf Of His Children Who Have Gone Astray – Edison Ehie
Aston Villa closing in on Rashford loan deal
Adesanya aims for comeback as UFC lands in Saudi
Alonso delighted with Boniface stay
EPL: Wood’s hat-trick fires Nottingham Forest to 7-0 thrashing of Brighton
PDP Governors Announce Date For Party’s NEC Meeting
PDP governors back Appeal Court verdict, endorse Ude Okoye as national secretary
Everton plot £33m Awoniyi move
Barcelona’s Pedri extends contract to 2030
Boniface rejoins Leverkusen training after failed Saudi transfer
Most Read
Rangers International going, going . . . (55,270 views)
Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (46,425 views)
Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (44,456 views)
Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (44,101 views)
Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (44,050 views)
Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (44,039 views)
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (43,849 views)
NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (43,413 views)
Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (42,500 views)
Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (41,150 views)
Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (39,591 views)
John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (39,020 views)