Super Falcons assistant captain, Chaimaka Nnandozie, has disclosed the motivation behind her penalty save during the Super Falcons first encounter against host Canada in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World. Ten Women Falcons stifle host Canada to a barren draw at full in Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (Melbourne).
Chaimaka who had an heroic outing in the game that was played at the early hours of Nigerian time was voted Woman of the match – refuting Christine Sinclair spot kick to earn Nigeria a point and a clean sheet.
“It was a great thing that we were able to at least get something and it was a dream come true for me personally,” Nnadozie said.
“When she took the ball, I was like, ‘Okay, it’s Sinclair again’, because the last time we played against them, she scored against me. I was very angry, and I told myself, this is the opportunity to make things right.”
She dedicated her award to the girl child on twitter:
“Dear girl child, dreams come true,” she posted on Twitter after the game.
Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum also spoke highly of the goalkeeper during his post-match interview.
“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 after the game.
“It was a great thing that we were able to at least get something and it was a dream come true for me personally,” Nnadozie said.
“When she took the ball, I was like, ‘Okay, it’s Sinclair again’, because the last time we played against them, she scored against me. I was very angry, and I told myself, this is the opportunity to make things right.”
The Paris FC goalkeeper also dedicated her Player of the Match award to the girl child.
“Dear girl child, dreams come true.”
Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum also showered encomium on the goalkeeper during his post-match interview.
“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 spoke out after the match.
Super Falcons who are sitting at the third spot in group B after a point earned will now turn their attention to co host nation Australia in their second game which will come up on the 27th of this month.