Record Breaker Chiamaka Nnadozie Wins Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year

At the 2025 CAF Awards, Chiamaka Nnadozie continued to cement her status as one of Africa’s finest by clinching the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year trophy for the third consecutive time.

A Season Defined by Excellence

Nnadozie’s award-winning year was marked by outstanding performances at both club and international level. On the national stage, she was pivotal in Nigeria’s Super Falcons campaign, helping her country secure their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title while keeping four clean sheets in six matches.

At club level, Nnadozie made a high-profile move to Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Women’s Super League following an impressive season with Paris FC.  Her consistency, reflexes, and composure under pressure were widely praised, and she even earned recognition outside CAF when she was shortlisted for the FIFA Best Goalkeeper Award and ranked fourth in the Women’s Yashin Trophy.

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Dominance Amidst Tough Competition

In securing the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, Nnadozie edged out strong rivals such as Khadija Er‑Rmichi of Morocco and Andile Dlamini of South Africa. Her win reaffirmed her consistent excellence and her ability to perform when it matters most.

Legacy and Impact

As Chiamaka Nnadozie wins womens goalkeeper of the year caf 2025 at just 24, she ceents her remarkable legacy: she’s become one of the few African players to win a CAF individual award three years in a row. Her calm leadership, shot-stopping ability, and vocal presence have made her a cornerstone of the Super Falcons, while her move to Brighton reflects growing recognition of her talent outside the continent.

Her third straight CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award doesn’t just celebrate her talent rather it highlights her resilience, consistency, and ongoing contribution to women’s football both in Africa and globally.