{
  "id": 62046,
  "title": "We will make Nigerians proud – Nnadozie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/we-will-make-nigerians-proud-nnadozie",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T00:20:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/we-will-make-nigerians-proud-nnadozie/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chiamaka Nnadozie, Nigeria's 10-time Women's Africa Cup of Nations goalkeeper, has urged fans to remain supportive as the team battles to progress in the 2026 tournament in Morocco. Following a shock 3-2 defeat to debutants Malawi, Nnadozie rallied the team with a clean sheet in their 1-0 victory over Zambia, who played with 10 players from the 40th minute due to a red card.\n\nSpeaking to Ademola TV, the goalkeeper appealed to the fans to stay behind the team, emphasizing Nigeria's history as champions and promising that they will make Nigerians proud. She said, \"Naija, I just wan say make una calm down. I no know why una dey worry. Na we oh, 10 times champions. We go make una proud. We be una sisters, when una sisters make mistake, una go beat am? Make una dey cheer us, make una support us.\"\n\nThe victory over Zambia revived the Falcons' hopes of advancing to the quarter-finals and defending their continental title. However, a convincing win is crucial as they face Egypt on Wednesday, knowing that a favorable result is needed along with Malawi's and Zambia's performances. Nnadozie, a three-time CAF Women's Goalkeeper of The Year, could potentially secure another title this year.",
  "summary": "Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie assures Nigerians the team will make them proud despite a difficult start to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nati Read More: https://punchng.com/we-will-make-nigerians-proud-nnadozie/",
  "key_points": [
    "Chiamaka Nnadozie, 10-time Women's Africa Cup of Nations goalkeeper, urges fans to stay supportive.",
    "Nigeria's goalkeeper rallies team after 3-2 loss to debutants Malawi.",
    "Clean sheet in 1-0 victory over Zambia with Zambia playing short-handed."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}