The Nigerian Super Falcons put up a superlative performance in their encounter with England with the Nigerian goalkeeper in a great form. Chiamaka Nnadozie, the Nigerian goalie broke down after her team lost to the England’s victorious Lionesses. In what appeared as a display of love, the victorious Lionesses made frantic efforts to console the Nigerian goalie, preventing the cameraman from filming her.
The Super Falcons really played their hearts out matching Sarina Wiegman’s European champions racking up 20 shots on goal and hitting the woodwork three times across 120 minutes of action filled encounter.
England were also forced to play extra-time with a numerical disadvantage after Lauren James was sent off in the 87th minute.
Lauren James, the Chelsea attacker, apparently frustrated by her lack lustre performance had committed a foul as she stamped her foot into Michelle Alozie’s back while she was lying down which saw her off the pitch as the referee was forced to brandish a red card after consulting VAR.
Nigeria lost the game 2-4 after penalties as England proceeds to face either Colombia or Jamaica
