Chiamaka Nnadozie Wins 2025 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for the Third Time

Chiamaka Nnadozie has cemented her standing as one of Africa’s most commanding football talents, securing the 2025 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year title in Rabat, Morocco. It marks her third consecutive win, a feat confirmed by outlets including BusinessDay and Complete Sports, which described her achievement as a continuation of her remarkable rise across African and international football.

Her consistency throughout 2025 shaped much of the conversation around the award. Reports from BusinessDay highlight her role in Nigeria’s triumphant run at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where she delivered four clean sheets in six matches and completed every minute between the posts. Her performances were central to the Super Falcons’ record-extending 10th WAFCON title, earning her the tournament’s Best Goalkeeper recognition.

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Nnadozie’s influence stretched across club football as well. Coverage from Vanguard notes that she lifted the Coupe de France Féminine with Paris FC before moving to Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Women’s Super League. According to BusinessDay, she made an immediate impression in England, securing a Player of the Match nod on her debut and gaining nominations for WSL Save of the Month and PFA Fans’ Player of the Month.

Competition for the 2025 CAF honour was formidable. ACLSports reports that Morocco’s Khadija Er-Rmichi and South Africa’s Andile Dlamini were the other finalists, underscoring how competitive the field has become. Even with that level of talent in the lineup, Nnadozie’s year stood out in both results and influence.

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During the ceremony, she acknowledged the support of her coaches, teammates, and the Nigeria Football Federation a moment captured in BusinessDay’s coverage reflecting the collaborative effort behind her steady rise.
Her year also included global recognition. BellaNaija reported that she ranked fourth in the 2025 Yashin Trophy, a Ballon d’Or affiliated honour that tracks the world’s top goalkeepers.

Across every feature, one picture remains consistent: a goalkeeper who has delivered excellence for club and country, maintained composure under pressure, and shaped Nigeria’s return to continental dominance. Nnadozie’s third straight CAF award isn’t a surprise, it’s an affirmation of a career moving with clear intent and rising impact.