Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has shared her excitement and happiness after Nigeria secured a convincing 3-0 win against Tunisia in their opening Group B fixture at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). This important victory not only set the tone for the tournament but also marked Nigeria’s first opening match win at WAFCON since their 2016 campaign in Ghana.
The result boosted the morale of the team and delighted Nigerian fans across the world who have been hoping for a strong start to the tournament. Nnadozie, who recently joined English side Brighton, had a relatively calm evening as Nigeria's solid defense limited Tunisia’s chances on goal.
Despite having few saves to make, the 24-year-old goalkeeper impressed with her accurate ball distribution and her excellent ability to organize the defensive line. Her leadership on the pitch has been praised by both fans and pundits.
In her post-match interview, Nnadozie took time to appreciate her teammates for their collective effort and also gave credit to the Tunisian team for putting up a strong fight throughout the game. She emphasized the importance of starting the tournament on a positive note and highlighted the team’s focus on maintaining their winning momentum.
“I feel so good, it was a good one, a good beginning for us,” she stated happily. “The Tunisians are not a bad side, we respect them so much, they played a very good game but today was for us and we hope to continue like this.”
With this win, Nnadozie has now made her 22nd appearance for the Super Falcons, further solidifying her status as one of Africa’s top female goalkeepers. The Nigerian team will be looking to build on this momentum as they prepare to take on Botswana in their second group match scheduled for Wednesday.