Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie has been named the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for the second consecutive year at the 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco. The 27-year-old goalkeeper earned the honor after an outstanding season with French club Paris FC, where she was also recognized as the Première Ligue Goalkeeper of the Season for 2023-24. Nnadozie’s exceptional performances were key to Paris FC’s strong season, and her consistent displays in goal continued to make her one of the top shot-stoppers in European women’s football. Nnadozie’s rise to prominence began with Nigeria’s national team, where she has been a vital part…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria once again, won the Africa Women’s National Team of the Year award on Monday night at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards in Marrakesh, Morocco. The Nigerian women’s national football team edged out South Africa’s Bayana Bayana, who took second place, and Morocco’s Lionesses, who secured third. The Super Falcons’ impressive performance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup earned them the top honor. Under the guidance of head coach Randy Waldrum, Nigeria secured two draws and a thrilling 3-2 win over host Australia in the group stages, advancing to the knockout rounds. Although they were…
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As the 2024 CAF Awards ceremony draws near, all eyes are on two of Nigeria’s brightest football stars, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Ademola Lookman, as they vie for the prestigious Player of the Year honors in their respective categories. The Super Falcons’ shot-stopper, Nnadozie, is one of the leading contenders for the Women’s Player of the Year award, a title recently dominated by her fellow Nigerian Asisat Oshoala. Chiamaka Nnadozie, a key figure in Nigeria’s football resurgence, has had a standout year, playing an instrumental role in the Super Falcons’ qualification for next year’s Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AFCON). Her…
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