Nigeria’s Super Falcons star and new Brighton Women FC shot-stopper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has earned a prestigious nomination for the Ballon d’Or Yashin Trophy for Best Goalkeeper, marking another milestone in her rapidly rising career.
According to The Nation, the 24-year-old recently signed with Brighton Women FC after an exceptional spell at Paris FC, where she played a decisive role in securing the club’s first major title in nearly 20 years.
Nnadozie was the hero of the 2025 Coupe de France Féminine final, leading Paris FC to a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout win over Paris Saint-Germain following a goalless draw at Stade de l’Épopée in Calais. Her form extended to the international stage, where she was key to Nigeria’s triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The Super Falcons clinched a record 10th title after edging host nation Morocco in the final. Nnadozie’s commanding presence earned her the Best Goalkeeper award and a spot in the Team of the Tournament. Other standout goalkeepers nominated for the Yachine Trophy include Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC), Cata Coll (Barcelona Femeni), Hannah Hampton (Chelsea Women), and Daphne van Domselaar (Arsenal Women).
