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Super Falcons' goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie is optimistic about Nigeria's chances at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, where she believes the team can reclaim the continental crown.
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Nnadozie, a two-time winner of the CAF Africa's Best Goalkeeper award, acknowledges the pain of the Super Falcons' previous loss to Morocco.
She emphasises the team's determination to secure their record-extending 12th WAFCON title.
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Nigeria faces a challenging Group B, which includes Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana. Nnadozie, in an interview with CAF's website, highlighted the increasing competitiveness of women's football across the continent.
"People might think it's a manageable group, but the reality is very different," Nnadozie stated.
She added, "Women's football has made huge strides in recent years. Every team is improving, working hard, and investing in development. We saw it in the last AFCON, where many of the favourites were shaken. No one can be underestimated anymore."
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The goalkeeper, known as "Save Hands," stressed the need for a focused approach.
"This group is tricky, and we have to treat it with the seriousness it deserves. Qualification won't be handed to us; we'll need to earn it through hard work and discipline," she added.
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She continued, "Wearing the Super Falcons jersey means carrying a legacy. It means playing for the generations before us who won everything. The spotlight is always on us."
Looking ahead to the tournament, which will be held in Morocco from July 5th to 26th, Nnadozie sees the WAFCON as a major competition.
"To me, the AFCON (WAFCON) holds the same weight as a World Cup. The atmosphere, the stakes, the intensity, it's all there," said the former Rivers Angels goalkeeper, who has represented Nigeria at the 2019 and 2023 FIFA Women's World Cups.
Nnadozie also recalled the atmosphere of the previous tournament in Morocco.
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"I remember the 2022 edition in Morocco: packed stadiums, incredible supporters. You feel lifted by an entire continent. And personally, I've never been the starting goalkeeper when we've won a title. This time, I want to lift that trophy from the pitch to play a real part in the victory," she concluded.
The Super Falcons will face theIndomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in friendlies on May 31st and June 3rd in Ikenne and Abeokuta, as preparation for WAFCON.
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