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Football"We Will Comeback": Super Falcons Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie Breaks Silence After WWC Exit
- Chiamaka Nnadozie has broken her silence following Nigeria's World Cup exit
- The Super Falcons goalkeeper kept three clean sheets in four matches
- Nigeria were eliminated from the tournament on penalties
Super Falcons goalkeeper and captain, Chiamaka Nnadozie remains positive despite Nigeria's round of 16 FIFA Women's World Cup elimination.
Nigeria were booted out of the competition after a penalty shootout defeat to the European champions on Monday morning in Brisbane.
Nnadozie, who had kept three clean sheets at the tournament, admitted to her team's disappointment of not progressing to the quarter-final.
However, the 22-year-old believes the Super Falcons will be back even better and stronger.
"Soo sad not to have qualified for the next round, we gave our all. Super proud of this team, we will come back better and stronger. Thank you all for your love and support," she wrote on social media.
The Paris FC Women's goalkeeper won the hearts of many with her outstanding performances at the World Cup.
Her next task will be to lead the Super Falcons to the Olympic Games in Paris next year.
Meanwhile, England will be awaiting the winner of the game between Columbia and Jamaica in the quarter-final of the World Cup, as reported by metro.co.uk.
Waldrum proud of players
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum says he is proud of his team despite their painful exit from the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
The nine-time African champions were eliminated from the tournament after a penalty shootout defeat to England on Monday morning.
Despite playing most of the game with a numerical advantage following Lauren James' red card for a foul on Michelle Alozie, the match had to be settled from the spot.
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FootballEngland beat Nigeria on penalties
England survived an enormous scare as they edged out Nigeria in their Round of 16 clash at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
The encounter had ended goalless after 90 minutes and both sides were still inseparable after 30 minutes of extra time.
Desire Oparanozie and Michelle Alozie then missed their spot kicks as the West Africans were beaten 4-2 via a penalty shootout.