It’s been a long, winding road from a small semi-urban town in Nigeria to the World Cup knockout stages.
Cathrin Mueller/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images‘I was crying’The Nigerian goalkeeper rose to stardom after becoming the youngest-ever goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet at a Women’s World Cup back in the 2019.
Only 19 years old at the time, Nnadozie played three games in France, showcasing confidence and authority on a level more commonly associated with seasoned professionals.
Nnadozie saves a penalty against Christine Sinclair of Canada at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
“When I saw the post, for me, I think she made a good point.”Nnadozie catches a cross while being challenged by France's Kadidiatou Diani at the 2019 Women's World Cup.
Persons:
Chiamaka, –, CNN’s Amanda Davies, Nnadozie, It’s, Cathrin Mueller, ” Nnadozie, ’, Randy Waldrum’s, Christine Sinclair, Sinclair, parrying, Morgan Hancock, Alessia Russo, Frida Manuum, Wolfsburg’s Dominique Janssen, ”, ‘, Mary Earps, Chile’s Christiane Endler, France's Kadidiatou Diani, Stephane Mahe, “
Organizations:
CNN, Paris FC, Nigeria, World, UEFA Women's, League, VfL Wolfsburg, Getty, ’ ” Nigeria, FIFA, England, Canada, Super Falcons, Women’s Champions League, Arsenal, Paris, Wolfsburg, Women’s, Reuters
Locations:
Nigeria, Wolfsburg, Germany, Europe, France, Australia, Canada, Randy Waldrum’s Nigeria, Jordan, Nnadozie, England