Nnadozie better than Uzoho: Super Falcons star saves penalty, leads Paris FC to Champions League

Tosin Abayomi 22:55 - 18 October 2023

Nnadozie also made crucial saves aside from the penalty to ensure Paris FC won against Wolfsburg

Nigerian football fans rate Nnadozie ahead of Uzoho after penalty save takes Paris FC to Champions League.

Super Falcons of Nigeria star Chiamaka Nnadozie is back on the social media trends.

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The 22-year-old goalkeeper was in sensational form in the UEFA Women's Champions League.

After the game, there was a massive reaction to Nnadozie's heroics and Abiodun's red card in the draw against Canada.

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Chiamaka Nnadozie shines as Paris FC dumps out Wolfsburg

Nnadozie was the hero In front of more than 3,700 fans as Wolfsburg the two-time cup winner and last year's finalists gave a subpar effort at their home stadium crashing out of the tournament.

Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie after the game against Arsenal. (Photo Credit: Nnadozie/X)

Paris FC produced a monster performance to knockout Wolfsburg 5-3 on aggregate.

The first leg ended 3-3 but Paris FC did well to get a 2-0 win away from home to advance.

The Super Falcons star saved a penalty from Dominique Janssen in the 61st minute.

Nnadozie also made crucial saves aside from the penalty to ensure her team's result. - X/UEFA Women's Champions League

There was hardly any structured attacking play from Wolfsburg against the Parisians who were on the rise aside from conceding a clumsy penalty.

Nnadozie also made crucial saves aside from the penalty to ensure her team's result.

Nnadozie was the hero In front of more than 3,700 fans as Wolfsburg the two-time cup winner and last year's finalists gave a subpar effort at their home stadium crashing out of the tournament. - Imago

Is Nnadozie a penalty stopper?

Nnadozie has developed a reputation as an elite penalty stopper in women's football.

At the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Nnadozie saved a penalty for the Super Falcons in their first group game.

Nnadozie kept three clean sheets at the FIFAWWC. (Photo Credit: FIFAWWC)

Nnadozie also saved two penalties in the previous round for Paris FC against Arsenal.

Nnadozie's heroics even made her Super Falcons teammate Ashleigh Plumptre lament her heroics from the FIFA Best Goalkeeper nominees.

Francis Uzoho in action for Super Eagles || Credit: Imago

Nnazodie compared to Uzoho

Nigerian football fans took to social media to hail Nnadozie for her heroics.

Francis Uzoho is underfire after his latest slip-up. (Photo Credit: Oganla Media/X)

Nnadozie ensured Paris FC will take part in the Champions League group stage after missing out at the same stage the last two seasons.

When Uzoho made a mistake in the 2-2 tie with the Saudi Arabian Green Falcons, Nigerian football supporters blasted him, drawing comparisons between him and Andre Onana of Manchester United.

Following yet another error in the Super Eagles' victory against Mozambique, Nigerian football supporters were furious with Uzoho.

Some Nigerians believe Uzoho is making mistakes on purpose after another disaster in Super Eagles 3-2 win against Mozambique. Imago

Some football supporters in Nigeria think that in order for Uzoho to be selected for the national squad, he must bribe Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) members.

Nigerian football fans used Nnadozie as a role model for Uzoho to follow.

Nnadozie returns to action when Paris FC takes on Dijon in their next league game scheduled for Sunday, October 22, 2023.