Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has won the award for best goalkeeper in the French D1 Arkema (women’s league) becoming the first African and Nigerian player to win this feat.
Expressing gratitude, Nnadozie via her X handle wrote: “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 saving seven penalties which is 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.
In 2023, Nnadozie won the award for CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year.
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