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What Nigerian goalkeeper Nnadozie said after losing clean sheet record vs South Africa

Nigeria's goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie lost her clean sheet record but is excited that the Super Falcons' Mission X is alive after the crucial win against South Africa at WAFCON 2024.
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Brighton and Hove Albion's new signing and Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has reacted to the outcome of the amapiano derby between Nigeria and South Africa.

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Nnadozie’s goal was finally breached in Morocco after five matches as Nigeria recorded a hard-fought 2-1 win against the Banyana Banyana on Tuesday in Casablanca to book a place in the final.

Goals from Rasheedat Ajibade, from the penalty, and a stunning late goal from Michelle Alozie, sealed the deal for Nigeria as the quest for Mission X remained active and alive.

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Nnadozie, who was busy in the game conceded from 12 yards following a strange foul from Osinachi Ohale just before the hour mark which gave the South Africans a life line and rejuvenated them in the game.

Nigeria's Chiamaka Nnadozie celebrates Super Falcons win vs South Africa.

However, for the 24-year-old Paris FC icon, the result meant the loss of her remarkable clean sheet record in the competition.

But that did not dampen her spirit has she took to socials expressed gratitude to God and excitement as Nigeria go one step closer to a record-extending 10th WAFCON title.

Nigeria ended South Africa's title defence.
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Nnadozie took to her official X account, formerly Twitter, to share the moment with her followers and Nigerians.

“Straight to finals baby, What God cannot do does not exist,” she posted.

Her comments captured the mood and spirit of the entire team and nation, who are proud of their deserved win, albeit hard-fought.

Plumptre and Chiamaka Nnadozie.

Now, with the final ticket secured, Nnadozie and her Super Falcons teammates will switch attention to host nation, Morocco, whose Atlas Lionnesses also endured a hard-fought battle against Ghana’s Black Queens to book a date with Nigeria in the title decider.

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With Nnadozie in goal, Nigerians will be confident that the Super Falcons can bring home the WAFCON crown for a historic record 10th time when they step on the pitch for the final this weekend.

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