Super Falcons and Brighton Women goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has been ranked fourth in the prestigious 2025 Women’s Yashin Trophy, at the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
The award ceremony took place at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, where the world’s best players and coaches were celebrated.
Nnadozie became the first Super Falcons player to break into the Yashin Trophy top five.
Her achievements, alongside Coach Madugu’s continental success, saw them get nominations in the 2025 Ballon d’Or as not only African giants, but also emerging global contenders in the women’s game.
A Successful Year for Nnadozie
Chiamaka Nnadozie, who recently joined Brighton after moving with Paris FC, capped off a brilliant year that saw Nigeria win a record extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, in Morocco.
Meanwhile, she was also crowned the tournament’s Best Goalkeeper.
The Nigerian shot-stopper’s rise to global recognition follows years of consistency, including standout performances in both;
- UEFA Women’s Champions League with Paris FC, and
- 2024 CAF Women’s Best Goalkeeper Award.
England’s Hampton Claims Top Spot
The Yashin Trophy was won by Hannah Hampton, Chelsea and England’s number one, who enjoyed a historic year, winning the Women’s EURO 2025 and a domestic treble with Chelsea.
Germany’s Ann-Katrin Berger came second, Spain’s Cata Coll finished third, while Dutch star Daphne van Domselaar to claim fourth place.
Madugu Misses Out
Super Falcons head coach, Justin Madugu narrowly missed out on the Johan Cruyff Award for Best Women’s Coach.
Madugu, who masterminded Nigeria’s WAFCON 2025 triumph, finished behind England’s Sarina Wiegman, who guided the Lionesses to their European Championship crown.
