Chiamaka Nnadozie, the Nigerian international goalkeeper, has been crowned the best goalkeeper in the French D1 Arkema (women’s league).
By winning the award, the 23-year-old shot-stopper has etched her name in the history books as the first African and Nigerian player to wear the crown.
Her status as one of the best goalkeepers in the world was cemented by her remarkable achievements this season, including her penalty-saving heroics.
To claim the coveted individual accolade, Nnadozie beat out stiff competition from Olympic Lyon’s Christiane Endler and Katarzyna Kiedrzynek of Paris SG.
“It’s very pleasing because she deserves it and she achieved an exceptional Champions League and not only on penalties.
“She is adorable. It is deserved. We know that she will be courted this summer, but we will try to keep her,” Pierre Ferracci, the president of Nnadozie’s club, Paris FC said.
Nnadozie’s penalty-saving prowess was unmatched this season, with the Nigerian international saving an impressive seven penalties – the highest tally in Europe.
Paris FC currently sits third in the league with 42 points, eight points behind their local rivals Paris Saint-Germain and a further 11 points away from the league leaders, Lyon.
Meanwhile, the elated Nnadozie has taken to social media platform X to express her gratitude.
She wrote on the X platform: “Excited to have won the French D1 Arkema Goalkeeper of the Year.
“A big thanks to everyone who voted for me and also a special appreciation to my coaches and teammates for all the support and encouragement, to amazing family and Naija fans Una too much. GOD DID.”
Nnadozie was also awarded CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year in 2023.
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