Nnadozie Bags 2025 Ballon d’Or Nomination After Super Falcons’ Unbeaten WAFCON Campaign
By Simeon OSAJIE
Nigeria’s excellent gloves are shining on the global stage as Chiamaka Nnadozie, the fearless shot-stopper for the Super Falcons, earns a 2025 Ballon d’Or nomination in the Women’s Best Goalkeeper category.
Nnadozie’s nomination comes on the heels of an extraordinary performance at WAFCON 2024, where she anchored Nigeria’s defense with unwavering poise and brilliance, leading the Super Falcons through an unbeaten run to continental glory.
The 23-year-old goalkeeper, known for her cat-like reflexes and commanding presence in the box, stands tall alongside elite names like Mary Earps (England), Cata Coll (FC Barcelona), Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC), and Daphne van Domselaar (Arsenal).
Nnadozie has become a symbol of Nigeria’s resilience and rising global influence in women’s football. Her Ballon d’Or nomination is a national celebration—cementing her legacy as one of the finest goalkeepers of her generation.
With this nod from the global football fraternity, Nnadozie continues to inspire a new wave of African goalkeepers and sends a clear message: Naija no dey carry last.
