Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie reaffirmed her reputation as a penalty slayer, producing a remarkable save to earn Paris FC a crucial point in their UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage clash against BK Häcken.
With qualification hanging in the balance and only one spot remaining, Paris traveled to Sweden, needing a win to keep their hopes alive, Footballrover reports.
However, the game took a dramatic turn on the 20th minute, when Häcken were awarded a penalty for a handball.
Up stepped Rosa Kafaji, aiming to put the hosts ahead.
But Nnadozie, ever the calm presence under pressure, dived brilliantly to her left to parry the well-placed penalty away for a corner kick.
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This incredible save marked her fifth penalty stop of the season, solidifying her status as a true shot-stopping maestro.
Nnadozie’s heroics didn’t end there.
Throughout the match, she displayed agility and composure, making a total of five crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet and secure a valuable point for Paris.
The final whistle blew on a goalless draw, leaving both teams needing a win in their final group game to secure qualification.
The 23-year-old’s heroics come as no surprise.
Nnadozie was recently awarded the CAF Goalkeeper of the Year Award for her stellar performances in France and with the Nigerian Super Falcons at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, where she played a key role in keeping three clean sheets.
With her confidence soaring and her penalty-stopping prowess on full display, Nnadozie will be a vital asset for Paris FC, as they face Real Madrid Femenino in their final group-stage match.
A win against the winless Spanish side would guarantee their place in the knockout stages, keeping their UWCL dream alive.
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