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Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has accepted responsibility for Nigeria’s shock defeat to Malawi in their opening match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), insisting the team remains determined to recover. Nnadozie acknowledged that mistakes were made during the game but expressed confidence that the defending champions have the quality and character to respond positively in their remaining group matches.
The Brighton goalkeeper apologised to Nigerians for the disappointing result and thanked fans for their continued support despite the setback. She urged supporters to keep believing in the team, stressing that the players are united and fully focused on getting their title defence back on track.
Nigeria’s unexpected loss has increased the pressure ahead of their next group fixture, but Nnadozie remains optimistic that the Super Falcons can still progress deep into the tournament. Team officials and players have also called for calm, maintaining that the competition is far from over and that the Falcons are capable of bouncing back strongly.
