{"id":2529,"date":"2023-07-21T12:58:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T11:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faca.com.ng\/web\/2023\/07\/21\/chiamaka-nnadozie-and-the-super-falcons-chances-of-success-at-the-2023-fifa-womens-world-cup\/"},"modified":"2023-07-21T12:58:22","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T11:58:22","slug":"chiamaka-nnadozie-and-the-super-falcons-chances-of-success-at-the-2023-fifa-womens-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faca.com.ng\/web\/2023\/07\/21\/chiamaka-nnadozie-and-the-super-falcons-chances-of-success-at-the-2023-fifa-womens-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiamaka Nnadozie and the Super Falcons chances of success at the 2023 FIFA Women&#8217;s World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Chiamaka Nnadozie was fantastic to help Nigeria secure a 0-0 draw at the 2023 FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup. SportsRation reviews Super Falcons chances of success at the mundial.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CHI-THE-HERO VS CANADA\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"89673\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sportsration.com\/chiamaka-nnadozie-and-the-super-falcons-chances-of-success-at-the-2023-fifa-womens-world-cup\/jpeg-optimizer_1689915274299\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689915274299.jpg?fit=720%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"720,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Chiamaka Nnadozie dives to save Christine Sinclair\u2019s penalty kick\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Chiamaka Nnadozie dives to save Christine Sinclair\u2019s penalty kick&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689915274299.jpg?fit=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689915274299.jpg?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-89673 jetpack-lazy-image\" alt=\"Chiamaka Nnadozie dives to save Christine Sinclair's penalty kick\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689915274299.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689915274299.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689915274299.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689915274299.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" data-attachment-id=\"89673\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sportsration.com\/chiamaka-nnadozie-and-the-super-falcons-chances-of-success-at-the-2023-fifa-womens-world-cup\/jpeg-optimizer_1689915274299\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689915274299.jpg?fit=720%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"720,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Chiamaka Nnadozie dives to save Christine Sinclair\u2019s penalty kick\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Chiamaka Nnadozie dives to save Christine Sinclair\u2019s penalty kick&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689915274299.jpg?fit=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689915274299.jpg?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-89673\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689915274299.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Chiamaka Nnadozie dives to save Christine Sinclair's penalty kick\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689915274299.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689915274299.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689915274299.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Chiamaka Nnadozie was Nigeria\u2019s hero in their opening group B clash at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Friday July 21.<\/p>\n<p>In a game the Super Falcons had to defend vigorously to repel the Canadian attacks, Chiamaka Nnadozie was calm, confident and ready for the big moment.<\/p>\n<p>When Francisca Ordega committed a foul to gift\u00a0Canada\u00a0a penalty kick, four minutes into the second half, there was palpable tension it was going in but the goalkeeper was up to the task.<\/p>\n<p>Canada\u2019s star forward Christine Sinclair stepped up and was dutifully denied by Chiamaka to keep the Randy Waldrum tutored Nigerian ladies in the game.<\/p>\n<p>Her command of the defence line was key to keeping a clean sheet in Melbourne, a performance worthy of the Player of the match award.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CHIAMAKA AND SUPER FALCONS CHANCES AT THE WORLD CUP\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"89672\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sportsration.com\/chiamaka-nnadozie-and-the-super-falcons-chances-of-success-at-the-2023-fifa-womens-world-cup\/jpeg-optimizer_1689926201975-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689926201975-1.jpg?fit=716%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"716,576\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Super Falcons goalkepeer Chiamaka Nnadozie with fans\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Super Falcons goalkepeer Chiamaka Nnadozie with fans&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689926201975-1.jpg?fit=350%2C282&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689926201975-1.jpg?fit=450%2C362&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-89672 jetpack-lazy-image\" alt=\"Super Falcons goalkepeer Chiamaka Nnadozie with fans \" width=\"350\" height=\"282\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689926201975-1.jpg?resize=350%2C282&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689926201975-1.jpg?resize=450%2C362&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689926201975-1.jpg?w=716&amp;ssl=1 716w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689926201975-1.jpg?resize=350%2C282&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" data-attachment-id=\"89672\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sportsration.com\/chiamaka-nnadozie-and-the-super-falcons-chances-of-success-at-the-2023-fifa-womens-world-cup\/jpeg-optimizer_1689926201975-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689926201975-1.jpg?fit=716%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"716,576\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Super Falcons goalkepeer Chiamaka Nnadozie with fans\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Super Falcons goalkepeer Chiamaka Nnadozie with fans&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689926201975-1.jpg?fit=350%2C282&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689926201975-1.jpg?fit=450%2C362&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-89672\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689926201975-1.jpg?resize=350%2C282&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Super Falcons goalkepeer Chiamaka Nnadozie with fans \" width=\"350\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689926201975-1.jpg?resize=350%2C282&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689926201975-1.jpg?resize=450%2C362&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportsration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jpeg-optimizer_1689926201975-1.jpg?w=716&amp;ssl=1 716w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The Super Falcons will next face co-hosts Australia in a game that will be key to their chances of progressing from group B.<\/p>\n<p>Australia will reach the last-16 with a win over Nigeria, while a loss will put the Falcons against the wall before their last group match vs Republic of Ireland.<\/p>\n<p>To achieve success, Chiamaka Nnadozie will be key for the Super Falcons. Her saves , composure and confidence will flow through to her teammate and inspire what could be a phenomenal outing at the World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Australia will definitely press the Falcons and so how well the goalkeeper fares will build momentum for the other players to get goals at the other end.<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria will conclude their group fixtures vs debutants Republic of Ireland and if Chiamaka Nnadozie keeps the shape vs Canada, the Super Falcons will soar.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsration.com\/chiamaka-nnadozie-and-the-super-falcons-chances-of-success-at-the-2023-fifa-womens-world-cup\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chiamaka Nnadozie was fantastic to help Nigeria secure a 0-0 draw at the 2023 FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup. SportsRation reviews Super Falcons chances of success at the mundial. CHI-THE-HERO VS CANADA\u00a0 Chiamaka Nnadozie was Nigeria\u2019s hero in their opening group B clash at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Friday July 21. 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