In a thrilling UEFA Women’s Champions League encounter at the Stade Robert-Bobin, Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie emerged as the hero, guiding Paris FC to a historic 2-1 victory over Real Madrid.
Paris FC secured their first win in the prestigious tournament with goals from Julie Dufour and Gaetane Thiney, establishing an early 2-0 lead within the opening six minutes of the game.
The Nigerian goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, showcased her prowess with a crucial penalty save in the 36th minute, marking her fourth penalty save in this season’s Champions League.
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Her previous exploits include saving two penalties against English giants Arsenal and one against Wolfsburg, contributing to Paris FC’s elimination of both formidable opponents in the qualifiers.
Chiamaka Nnadozie, who recently clinched the inaugural CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of The Year award, demonstrated her exceptional skills by denying Spanish World Cup winner Olga Carmona, ensuring Paris FC maintained a two-goal advantage heading into the halftime break.
Real Madrid fought back in the second half, with Caroline Moller finding the back of the net to narrow the deficit. However, Nnadozie’s resilience and a determined Paris FC defense held firm, securing a historic triumph for the French side.
The 25-year-old goalkeeper had been a pivotal figure for Paris FC during their qualification campaign, contributing significantly to the team’s journey to the group stages of this season’s UEFA Women’s Champions League.
With Nnadozie’s stellar performance and Paris FC’s remarkable victory, the team looks poised to make waves in the remainder of the tournament, leaving a lasting impact on the Women’s Champions League landscape.
