Julius Okorie
Super Falcons and Paris FC goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, is set to face Canada again in a shape up friendly ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Nnadozie, it will be recalled stood like rock of Gibraltar against the Olympic champions at the last World Cup in New Zealand and Australia as she ensured that all their shots on target were safely blocked as the encounter ended 0-0 at the Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe icing on the cake came during the Melbourne encounter came after the first half when Canada were awarded a penalty and Canada Captain Christine Sinclair, stepped up to the spot but was shocked as Nnadozie pulled a super save that wowed spectators.
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And tomorrow in Seville, both teams will clash again in a shape up tie before heading to France for the Olympics where Falcons will face Brazil, Spain and Japan.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has confirmed that tomorrow’s match will be played behind closed doors, adding that the friendly will help the team put finishing touches to preparation for the Games.
“Our 🇳🇬Super Falcons will be taking on reigning Olympic champions, 🇨🇦Canada in a closed-door friendly on 17th July as a final test before flying to 🇫🇷France for the Olympics!” enthused the NFF via their X handle.
Canada head into tomorrow’s match from earlier 2-1 victory over Australia last week, thanks to goals from Nichelle Prince and Evelyne Viens.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
