Categories: Sport

Hands of Chi: Super Falcons’ goalie Chiamaka reveals how she saved crucial penalty

Chiamaka Nnadozie, the talented goalkeeper of the Super Falcons, has opened up about the emotions that fueled her incredible penalty save against Canada’s Christine Sinclair during their Women’s World Cup encounter. The save not only secured a goalless draw for Nigeria but also prevented Sinclair from making history as the first player to score at six World Cups.

In the match against Canada, Nnadozie faced a penalty from Sinclair, the 40-year-old record-breaking goalscorer and Canada’s skipper. With the opportunity to reach a milestone on the line, Sinclair stepped up to take the penalty following a VAR check. However, Nnadozie showed immense composure and made a crucial save, denying Sinclair and ensuring Nigeria secured a valuable point in the nail-biting opener.

Reflecting on the significant moment, Nnadozie described it as a dream come true for her personally. The 22-year-old Paris FC stopper revealed that her motivation for the save came from a desire for revenge. She admitted that in a previous encounter against Canada, Sinclair had scored against her, and that memory fueled her determination to make things right.

As the player of the match, Nnadozie’s outstanding performance was widely acknowledged, and her heroic save garnered praise from football fans worldwide. The Super Falcons’ goalkeeper’s skill and tenacity have showcased the depth of talent in the Nigerian team and demonstrated their ability to compete against top-ranked opponents.

Jessy Oche

Jesse Oche is a young writer with passion for sports and agro journalism. He loves traveling and reading.

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