Nigerian international goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has officially joined Brighton & Hove Albion Women, marking a significant milestone in both her career and the growing influence of African players on the global stage.
At just 24 years old, Nnadozie has already carved out a reputation as one of the finest goalkeepers to emerge from the African continent. From her breakout performances at the 2018 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup to her heroic displays at the 2019 and 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, where she became one of the youngest goalkeepers to keep a clean sheet in tournament history. Nnadozie has become a household name among football fans.
After an impressive stint with Paris FC in France’s Division 1 Féminine, where she consistently ranked among the top shot-stoppers in the league and helped the club secure UEFA Women’s Champions League qualification, the agile and commanding goalkeeper is set to bring her talents to England’s south coast.
Brighton & Hove Albion Women have been steadily building a reputation as a progressive and ambitious club within the Women’s Super League (WSL). The addition of a world-class goalkeeper like Nnadozie signals their intent to climb higher in the league standings and make a serious push for domestic and continental success.
Speaking about the move, Nnadozie expressed her excitement:
“I’m thrilled to be joining Brighton. It’s a club with a clear vision for the future, and I’m eager to be a part of that journey. Playing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world has always been a dream, and I can’t wait to get started with my new teammates.”
The Nigerian football community has been abuzz with congratulations and well-wishes, with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) hailing the move as a “historic step for one of our own.”
As Brighton prepares for the new season, expectations will be high for Nnadozie to replicate her stellar performances and bring added security between the posts. For a team eyeing progression into the upper echelons of the WSL and beyond, her arrival could be the catalyst they’ve been waiting for.
For Nnadozie, it’s a new chapter in an already illustrious career, one that promises fresh challenges, new rivalries, and the chance to etch her name further into the annals of global women’s football.
