Nigeria's football star Chiamaka Nnadozie has cemented her place in African football history by achieving an unprecedented feat at the CAF Awards ceremony held on Wednesday, November 19.
Historic Third Consecutive Victory
The Super Falcons goalkeeper made history by winning the CAF Women's Goalkeeper of the Year award for the third consecutive time, becoming the first goalkeeper to achieve this remarkable milestone. The award ceremony took place at the prestigious Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat, Morocco, where Nnadozie triumphed over strong competitors including Morocco's Khadija Er-Rmichi and South Africa's Andile Dlamini.
This historic achievement comes on the heels of Nnadozie's sensational performance at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, where she played a crucial role in helping the Super Falcons secure their record-extending 10th WAFCON title. Her exceptional goalkeeping skills were instrumental in Nigeria's 3-2 victory over Morocco in the tournament final.
Club and Country Excellence
The 24-year-old goalkeeper has demonstrated outstanding form for both her national team and club sides throughout the year. Before joining English Women's Super League side Brighton & Hove Albion, Nnadozie enjoyed tremendous success with French club Paris FC, where she won the 2024 UNFP Goalkeeper of the Season award and lifted the Coupe de France Feminine trophy.
Her European experience is equally impressive, having made 16 Champions League appearances for Paris FC between 2022 and 2025, establishing herself as one of Africa's most accomplished female goalkeepers on the continental stage.
Immediate Impact at Brighton
Following her successful WAFCON campaign, Nnadozie's move to Brighton & Hove Albion has proven immediately fruitful. She made a spectacular debut for the Seagulls, earning the Player of the Match award in her first appearance against Aston Villa Women after receiving 83% of fan votes.
Her remarkable start in the English league continued with additional honors, including the WSL Save of the Month and PFA WSL Fans' Player of the Month for October, demonstrating her rapid adaptation to one of the world's most competitive women's football leagues.
The Confederation of African Football celebrated Nnadozie's historic achievement through their official social media channels, posting: "Goalkeeper hat-trick unlocked! Nnadozie. Three consecutive Women's Goalkeeper of the Year winner. Back-to-back-to-back! Chiamaka Nnadozie made it once, twice, then a habit!"
Nigerian football fans and sports enthusiasts have flooded social media with congratulatory messages, praising Nnadozie's consistency and groundbreaking achievement. Many have described her as "Africa's greatest female goalkeeper of all time" and acknowledged her role in inspiring young female athletes across the continent.
This third consecutive CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award solidifies Nnadozie's status as not only Nigeria's premier female goalkeeper but as a dominant force in African football history, setting new standards for excellence that will inspire generations of aspiring goalkeepers to come.
