My Ballon d'Or Nomination Is A Miracle – Super Falcons Star, Nnadozie
Nnadozie secures the nomination thanks to her outstanding performances for her previous club, Paris FC, and the Nigerian national team.

Chiamaka Nnadozie

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has described her nomination for the 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or as nothing short of miraculous.

The 24-year-old becomes the first African goalkeeper to receive a nomination for the esteemed award.

Her nomination follows standout displays for Paris FC, her former club, and Nigeria.

She played a key role in Paris FC’s Coupe de France Feminine triumph before departing the club in May.

The ex-Rivers Angels keeper was instrumental in Nigeria’s record-breaking 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations victory in Morocco in 2024.

Nnadozie was named the tournament’s best goalkeeper.

“This is a miracle for me. It proves that all the effort, commitment, and everything I’ve put in over the years has paid off,” Nnadozie shared with BBC Sport.