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In Career Gems June 14, 2019 By Editor

NIGERIA’S CHIAMAKA NNADOZIE SETS RECORD AT THE WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

Yesterday, the Super Falcons won their first game at the 2019 Women’s World Cup. While that victory made Nigeria the first African country to win their second group game, Chiamaka Nnadozie also set a record as the youngest ever goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet in the competition.

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Following Nigeria’s 3-0 loss to Norway in their first game, the coach, Thomas Dennerby, replaced Tochukwu Oluehi with Nnadozie for the second game. According to OptaJoe, the goalkeeper was 18 years and 186 days on the day Nigeria of the match.

Thankfully, the young goalkeeper delivered, making a number of crucial saves during the game. The only effort that would’ve ruined her record came when South Korea’s Lee Guemmin scored a goal, but it was instantly flagged an offside.

Given this performance, she’s sure to be part of the squad when Nigeria takes on France on Monday.

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In self development April 8, 2019 By Editor

SUPER FALCONS PLAYER, INI ABASI UMOTONG GRADUATES WITH FIRST CLASS HONORS FROM SOUTH HAMPTON UNIVERSITY

Super Falcons of Nigeria player, Ini-Abasi Umotong has graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Economics from the University of Southampton.

On Thursday, Umotong shared this good news on Facebook:

“DELIGHTED TO BE GRADUATING WITH A FIRST CLASS HONOURS IN ECONOMICS WITH A FIRST CLASS DISSERTATION!”

For the Nigeria’s senior women’s team, Ini-Abasi Umotong has made only one appearance. Also, she represented Nigeria at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada, even though she didn’t get the chance to play.

In November 2018, Ini- Ini-Abasi Umotong won two awards at the FA’s Women’s Award ceremony: the FA Women’s Super League 2 Players’ Player of the Year award and Top Goalscorer award.

These awards came after she had an outstanding debut season for Oxford United.

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