Ashleigh Plumptre hails Chiamaka Nnadozie for Best goalkeeper award

Super Falcons goal keeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie continues to take the goalkeeping department to new heights and it wasn’t going to take long until the accolades come for her.

The Nigerian goalkeeper plying her trade in France with Paris FC women, clinched the title of the best goalkeeper in the French D1 Arkema women’s league, marking a historic moment for African and Nigerian Women football.

The 23-year-old Chiamaka Nnadozie had a stellar performance throughout the season to solidified her position as one of the world’s premier goalkeepers.

Nnadozie’s remarkable accomplishment distinguishes her as the first African, specifically Nigerian, to receive this prestigious individual award in the French women’s league. Her exceptional talent between the goalposts has garnered widespread acclaim and admiration from fans and experts alike.

Outshining formidable contenders such as Christiane Endler from Olympic Lyon and Katarzyna Kiedrzynek of Paris SG, Nnadozie’s prowess as a goalkeeper was recognized for its unparalleled excellence.

Notably, her remarkable ability to save penalties has become a defining characteristic of her gameplay, with an impressive tally of seven penalty saves this season, the highest across Europe.

The announcement of Nnadozie’s victory was met with resounding praise, with Paris FC president, Pierre Ferracci, lauding her deserving achievement. Ferracci emphasized Nnadozie’s outstanding performances throughout the Champions League campaign, highlighting her versatility and impact beyond penalty-saving heroics.

Reflecting on Nnadozie’s success, Ferracci expressed pride in her accomplishments and acknowledged the inevitable interest from other clubs. Despite potential offers, Ferracci affirmed Paris FC’s commitment to retaining the talented goalkeeper, recognizing her integral role in the team’s success.

Speaking of acknowledging her accomplishments, one of her biggest supporters and teammate in the national team, Ashleigh Plumptre waved the flag of salute for Chiamaka Nnadozie on her Instagram stories.