Tremendous Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has spoken for the primary time since Nigeria’s stunning 3-2 defeat to Malawi on the 2026 Girls’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), promising that the crew will study from the setback and return stronger.
The nine-time African champions suffered a shock defeat of their Group C opener, leaving their title defence below instant stress.
Reacting in a submit on social media on Thursday, July 30, Nnadozie admitted the outcome was painful however praised the combating spirit of the crew.
“This one hurts actually unhealthy. Not the outcome we needed, however the battle was actual. Left all of it on the sector, however wasn’t sufficient to get the three factors,” she wrote.
“We take full duty for our efficiency towards a really powerful opponent. It stings, however we develop. Falls damage, however we don’t keep down.”
The goalkeeper ended her message on a constructive be aware, saying: “Head excessive, coronary heart full. Happy with this crew, at all times.”
Her feedback got here after head coach Justin Madugu defended his gamers following the defeat, insisting the loss was a collective failure and never the fault of any particular person.
“Chiamaka Nnadozie is a top-class goalkeeper. It wasn’t the fault of 1 participant, we usually had a nasty day as a crew,” Madugu stated.
The coach described the defeat as a wake-up name and expressed confidence that the Tremendous Falcons have the standard and expertise to get well.
“We have now recognized the areas we have to enhance on, and we’ll return to work instantly. I imagine this crew has the standard, character and expertise to bounce again stronger,” he stated.
Nigeria will now shift focus to an important Group C conflict towards Zambia on August 1, realizing that victory is significant to maintain alive their hopes of profitable a record-extending tenth WAFCON title.
