Brighton & Hove Albion have secured the services of Super Falcons shot-stopper Chiamaka Nnadozie on a free transfer from Paris FC. The 24 year old will officially join the Women’s Super League club on 1 July, once her contract in France has expired.
Nnadozie arrives with a stellar reputation she has been crowned CAF’s best female goalkeeper, featured in the Champions League, and recently performed heroics in the 2025 Coupe de France final. Brighton’s manager, Dario Vidosic, praised her commanding presence and European pedigree, expressing confidence that she will bring both consistency and drive to the team.
While Brighton may not yet be part of the WSL’s established elite, this signing signals their clear ambition to climb the ranks. Nnadozie herself has expressed excitement at joining the club, emphasising her eagerness to succeed on this new stage.
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We see Brighton’s acquisition of Chiamaka Nnadozie as more than just a transfer it is a declaration of intent. Securing one of Africa’s premier goalkeepers elevates not only the club’s goals but also reassures that ambition in football cannot be constrained by geography.
We feel that Nnadozie’s move represents a turning point for African female footballers. Her trajectory from Rivers Angels to becoming the first Nigerian goalkeeper to join a WSL side is emblematic of the growing respect and recognition our players earn on the world stage.
We also observe how Brighton are reshaping their identity. This is not a token signing but a calculated investment in experience, leadership, and resilience. Nnadozie brings Champions League exposure, a reputation for stepping up in clutch moments, and an aura of confidence that will bolster the Seagulls’ ambitions.
In our view, this must inspire domestic stakeholders too. When our players move abroad, it should not be about survival—it should be about influence, inspiration, and impact. Nnadozie’s journey underlines what’s possible when talent meets opportunity within the right environment.
Let us champion such moves not merely for the transfer fees or headlines—but for the signal they send: that African players belong at the highest levels, and clubs like Brighton recognise this strength.
Did You Know?
- Nnadozie made her mark at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, becoming the youngest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet in the tournament with a 2–0 win over South Korea.
- She bagged the Coupe de France Féminine in 2025 by saving two penalties in the final shootout against Paris Saint-Germain.
- Chiamaka is the first African to be named UNFP Division 1 Féminine Goalkeeper of the Season.
- Brighton Women finished 5th in the 2024–25 WSL season matching their highest-ever placement.
- The 2025–26 WSL season is scheduled to run from 5 September 2025 to 17 May 2026, with Chelsea entering as six-time defending champions.
