Olympic Qualifiers: Chiamaka Nnadozie upbeat ahead of Lionesses clash

By Ngome Michael

Chiamaka Nnadozie is feeling confident ahead of the 3rd round Olympic qualifiers game against Cameroon, with the first of two legs forthcoming this Friday, February 23rd.

It has been over year and half since this two arch rivals last met, at the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Hostilities will be rekindled this Friday, February 23rd in Douala for the first leg of Olympic games third round qualifiers.

The Super Falcons came out 1-0 winners last time out and are confident to replicate similar results in a bid to make suporters back home “very proud” according to goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

The 23-year-old Paris FC keeper sounded confident during the pre-match press conference, stating her teammates are in the right frame of mind heading to the clash.

“We have a solid mental strength. Cameroon has very good players but we remain confident.Tomorrow we will defend our colors to make Nigerians very proud, as always”, she said.

Cameroon and Nigeria have crossed each other’s path at the pinnacle of African Football with the later emerging victorious most often including continental finals. Friday’s encounter is therefore one of those Cameroonians will hope to have their revenge.

Randy Waldrum named a powerful squad featuring Rasheedat Ajibade, Ashleigh Plumptre, Aliozie, Assisat Oshoala and Nnadozie herself look favorites on paper going against rebuilding team without vice capitain, Nchout Njoya Ajara.

His Cameroonian counterpart, Jean Baptiste Besseck will look to fashion to right combination from his blend of local and professional players capable of stopping this Nigerian team at home before meeting three days later.

The Indomitable Lionesses will have to fight tooth and claws over both legs for a place in next round consider they ditched an early ticket to the next WAFCON meanwhile the Falcons eye Paris 2024 haven featured as Africa’s best at the FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.