Canada goalie Kailen Sheridan showers praise on Chiamaka Nnadozie

By Saheed Afolabi

Canada goalkeeper, Kailen Sheridan has lauded Nigeria first choice goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie for her great penalty save.

40-year-old Christian Sinclair saw her 50th minute penalty saved by Nnadozie following a clumsy challenge from Francisca Ordega.

Sheridan described the penalty save as incredible after a strong left handed save denied Canada a goal in Melbourne, stressing that she has utmost confident and believe in Nnadozie good form.

“You just have to be ready. It’s an incredible save.” Sheridan said.

“In this group, in this tournament, penalties can win games.

“For me, when that happened, I kind of had a feeling she was going to save it.”

Nigeria will engage Australia on July 27 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. While Canada will trade tackles with Republic of Ireland on July 26 at Nib Stadium.