Chiamaka Nnadozie’s outstanding performance in goalkeeping has led Paris FC to a historic achievement, as they secured the Coupe de France Féminine title for the first time in nearly two decades by defeating city rivals Paris Saint-Germain in a dramatic penalty shootout.
In a thrilling penalty shootout against PSG Feminines, Nnadozie show down incredible skill and composure, saving two crucial spot kicks to lead her team to a 5-4 victory at the Stade de l’Épopée in Calais, marking the first all-Paris showdown in the history of the competition.
The victory served as sweet revenge for Nnadozie and her teammates, who had previously lost to PSG on penalties in last season’s semi-final following a thrilling 3-3 draw.
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Throughout the season, the Super Falcons goalkeeper has delivered exceptional performances consistently. She joined Paris FC from Rivers Angels in 2020 and has established herself as one of Africa’s most respected goalkeepers.
Her recent heroics are just the latest addition to an impressive list of accomplishments at both club and international levels.
During her time with Rivers Angels, Nnadozie won the 2016 Nigerian Women’s Championship and three consecutive Nigerian Women’s Cups from 2016 to 2018, also helping the club clinch the NWPL title in the 2019–2020 season.
On the national stage, she was part of the Super Falcons team that won the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations and played a vital role in securing gold at the 2019 African Games, where she saved three penalties in the final against Cameroon.
Her individual accolades include the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award in both 2023 and 2024, the D1 Arkema Goalkeeper of the Season award for the 2023–24 season, and the IFFHS award for Africa’s Best Woman Goalkeeper in 2019.
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Photo credit: Getty Images)
At the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Nnadozie became the youngest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet in the tournament during Nigeria’s 2–0 win over South Korea.
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Four years later, she captained the Super Falcons against Olympic champions Canada, saving a penalty and earning the Player of the Match award in a goalless draw at the 2023 edition of the tournament.
