Tomiwa Jagunna
Super falcons first choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie on Monday night in Paris was selected as World fourth best goalkeeper in the women’s category at the prestigious Ballon d’Or event.
The Brighton goal tender has had an incredible 2025 so far winning the golden glove win Nigeria at the 2025 Women’s AFCON in Morocco.
The vote as the fourth-best goalkeeper in the world at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, is truly a remarkable achievement.
Chiamaka had an exceptional year, playing a crucial role in Nigeria’s triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, winning the Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament and CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, while she also had an impressive season at her former club Paris FC, earning her a move to English giant Brighton & Hove Albion.
Nnadozie’s global status elevates Nigerian and African women’s football. It also shows her consistency, resilience, and commanding presence in goal.
Hannah Hampton of England won the Women’s Yashin Trophy, while Ann-Katrin Berger of Germany and Cata Coll of Spain finished second and third respectively.
