Super Falcons first-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has officially ended her five-year spell with Paris FC Féminine, marking the close of a chapter that transformed the Nigerian shot-stopper into one of the most respected goalkeepers in women’s football globally.
Nnadozie joined Paris FC in 2020 from Nigeria’s Rivers Angels, and at just 23, she exits the club having won hearts, awards, and titles.
“Paris FC warmly thanks Chiamaka for these five years, which will forever leave a mark on the club’s history. Merci Maka,” read the emotional club statement released on Friday.
During her time at the French side, she quickly transitioned from emerging talent to team leader, often delivering match-saving performances on the domestic and European stage.
Career Highlights at Paris FC
- Joined: 2020 from Rivers Angels (Nigeria)
- Major Trophy:
- 2024 Coupe de France Féminine Champion – the club’s first silverware in 19 years
- Individual Accolade:
- Named Best Goalkeeper of the 2023–24 D1 Arkema (French women’s top division)
- European Heroics:
- Penalty saves against Arsenal and Wolfsburg in UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers
- 2024 Coupe de France Final:
- Opponent: Paris Saint-Germain
- Outcome: Clean sheet and two crucial penalty saves in shootout
Chiamaka Nnadozie’s journey has inspired millions across Africa, especially after her standout performances at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, where she led Nigeria to the Round of 16 and pulled off stunning saves against co-hosts Australia.
She’s become a symbol of excellence and resilience for Nigerian female athletes, using her international platform to amplify the presence of African women in elite football.
Although her next club has not been officially confirmed, sources close to the player suggest that she may have signed a pre-contract with Everton Women in the Women’s Super League (WSL). Other reported suitors include clubs from Spain’s Liga F, Germany’s Frauen-Bundesliga, and the United States’ NWSL.
At just 23 years old, she’s expected to command a top-tier deal and possibly become one of the most valuable goalkeepers in the women’s game.
“She’s just entering her prime, and her next move could define the next decade of her already iconic career,” said a European football analyst during an interview with 9am News report.
Chiamaka Nnadozie’s exit from Paris FC is not just a club transfer it’s a milestone for Nigerian football and a testament to the power of talent meeting opportunity. As clubs line up for her signature, the world awaits the next chapter in the rise of Africa’s finest between the posts.
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