South Africa's Banyana Banyana Coach, Desiree Ellis has disclosed that goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was one of the reasons Nigeria defeated her team in the last round of the olympic qualifier on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Ellis' team lost on aggregate 1-0 after a goalless affair in Pretoria leaving the reigning African champions without the Olympics ticket for the second consecutive time.
The South African gaffer attributed her team's inability to score to the fantastic performance of Super Falcons' shot stopper.
Ellis described Nnadozie as "magnificent" and she being that reason her team could not get the elusive goal.
"The goalkeeper was magnificent today. I think she stood between us and getting the victory."
The African best female goalkeeper continued to be a heroine for Nigeria in crucial times after she made five good saves in the encounter as her team progressed to the Olympics after 16 years.
Uche Dozie