Nigeria’s Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has earned a nomination for the prestigious FIFA Best Women’s Goalkeeper Award 2025, in recognition of her exceptional performances for both Paris FC and the Nigerian national team.
The 24-year-old shot-stopper, who has continued to raise the bar for African goalkeepers, has enjoyed a remarkable year, combining agility, bravery, and leadership to guide her club and country through major tournaments.
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Her consistent displays in the UEFA Women’s Champions League—where she recorded several clean sheets—and her heroics during the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) played a huge role in earning her global recognition.
Nnadozie, known for her commanding presence and penalty-saving prowess, has become a symbol of hope and excellence in Nigerian women’s football. Her nomination by FIFA places her among the world’s elite goalkeepers, alongside renowned names from Europe and South America.
Nnadozie first burst onto the global stage at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, where her brave performances for the Super Falcons caught international attention.
Since then, she has continued to inspire young talents and raise the profile of African goalkeepers in world football.
If she wins, Nnadozie would become the first African goalkeeper—male or female—to claim the FIFA Best Goalkeeper Award, a milestone that would further solidify her status as one of Nigeria’s finest exports.
