Brighton FC Celebrates Chiamaka Nnadozie's Ballon d'Or Feat

23 Sept 20251 min read

Brighton FC celebrates Chiamaka Nnadozie, Super Falcons' goalkeeper, for her historic fourth place in the Ballon d'Or Yashin Trophy rankings, the first African and Nigerian to achieve this. Nnadozie's achievement was recognized on social media, with Chelsea's Hannah Hampton winning the top honor.

Nnadozie's crucial saves helped Nigeria win the Africa Cup of Nations last year. She also won the UNFP Goalkeeper of the Season award.

Brighton FC, her current club, is proud of her success. Super Falcons' head coach, Justine Madugu, also received recognition.

The event saw England's Sarina Wiegman win the Women Coach of the Year award.

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