US EditionBallon d'Or 2025: Super Falcons' Chiamaka Nnadozie nominated after WAFCON win
NIGERIA, AUG 7 – Nnadozie is nominated for the inaugural Women’s Yachine Trophy after leading Nigeria to a record 10th WAFCON title, while coach Madugu competes for Women’s Team Coach of the Year.
- France Football Magazine revealed on July 26, 2025, that Chiamaka Nnadozie is among the nominees for the women’s Yachine Trophy.
- After clinching the WAFCON title, coach Madugu led Nigeria to a record 10th Africa Cup victory, with Nnadozie’s key contributions in the final on July 26, 2025, in Rabat.
- Following her transfer from Paris FC to Brighton in England, Nnadozie recorded 17 clean sheets in 31 appearances across club and international competitions.
- Together, the dual nods represent a breakthrough for Nigerian football as the inaugural Women’s Yachine Trophy is awarded this year, and Madugu is the first Nigerian coach shortlisted for a Ballon d’Or-linked award.
- The ceremony in Paris will take place on September 22, 2025, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, highlighting Nigeria’s rising influence in women’s football.
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Ballon d’Or: 'Why Victor Osimhen should’ve been in the mix'
By Vince Somade‑Vincent Nigeria has a strong presence in this year’s Ballon d’Or nominations, with Chiamaka Nnadozie shortlisted for the Women’s Yachine Trophy and Justin Madugu for the Women’s Cruyff Award — a testament to their excellence in women’s football. Nnadozie’s heroics were central to Nigeria clinching their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title and she delivered a starring performance in Paris FC’s Coupe de France victory, earning…
Ballon d'Or: Super Falcons' goalkeeper Nnadozie bags Yachine Trophy nomination
The 24-year-old Nigerian, who recently moved from Paris FC to Brighton & Hove Albion, is one of five goalkeepers nominated for the prestigious award presented by France Football. The post Ballon d’Or: Super Falcons’ goalkeeper Nnadozie bags Yachine Trophy nomination appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria's Justine Madugu, Nnadozie Make Ballon d'Or 2025 Nominee
By Adedapo Adesanya The senior national female football team has continued to get recognition as the head coach of the Super Falcons, Mr Justine Madugu, as well as the goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, have been nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or award. Mr Magudu, who led the Nigerian team to the 10th Women’s African Cup of […]
Super Falcons Keeper Nnadozie, Coach Madugu Receive Historic Ballon d’Or Recognition
August 07, (THEWILL) — Two Nigerian football stars have earned recognition at the highest level of the sport after receiving nominations for the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards announced on Thursday. Chiamaka Nnadozie, the Super Falcons goalkeeper, has been shortlisted for the Women’s Yachine Trophy as the only African player on the list, whilst head coach […] The post Super Falcons Keeper Nnadozie, Coach Madugu Receive Historic Ballon d’Or Recognition …
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