Nnadozie Determined to Win Silverware with Brighton

Chiamaka Nnadozie, the Nigerian goalkeeper who recently signed for Brighton & Hove Albion Women in the English Women’s Super League, has made it clear that her main objective at the club is to win trophies.

The 24 year old arrived from Paris FC this summer, and she said that when she moved to France she had already told herself she wanted to win a trophy. Now at Brighton she has renewed that promise: “I don’t care how long, one thing I’m very sure of is that I must win a trophy here,” she said.

Reflecting on her move, she added she was excited to join Brighton and had followed the club’s matches beforehand, saying: “It feels so great. I’m really excited to be here… I want to win trophies, to win games, but most importantly, to help the team achieve great things.”

Brighton’s head coach also welcomed her arrival, praising her achievements with Nigeria’s senior national team (the Super Falcons) and stating their ambitions: “Hopefully with us we can also win some silverware.”

Editorial

In the demands of elite sport, ambition alone seldom suffices what matters is purpose aligned with opportunity. Chiamaka Nnadozie’s arrival at Brighton is emblematic of that principle. Her declaration to win silverware is not bracketed by doubt it is anchored in intent and urgency.

The context matters. Brighton may not yet be the most decorated club in the WSL, but the decision to recruit a player of Nnadozie’s calibre indicates intent. For her, stepping from Paris to the south coast signifies more than relocation: it is a window of reinvention. She comes with continental honours and now seeks domestic glory.

Nigeria’s women’s game has often been defined by raw talent and fleeting brilliance. What this move suggests is the emergence of structure, of pathways where Nigerian players aren’t just exported they’re valued, tasked, and trusted to deliver. Nnadozie’s ambition to win at Brighton is therefore also a statement about what Nigerian footballers demand of themselves and the stages they can now access.

That said, path to trophy‑success is steep. It will require more than one individual it demands teamwork, club‑culture, and consistency across seasons. For Nnadozie, the watchwords will be adaptation and application. Her previous victories matter, but here, now, the challenge is new. She must help elevate Brighton, not simply ride their wave.

The story ahead is less about a transfer, and more about transformation. And for Nigerian football, her success will matter not just for one goalkeeper, but for what she might make possible for others.

Did You Know?

1. Chiamaka Nnadozie joined Brighton on a free transfer from Paris FC ahead of the 2025–26 season.
2. Brighton & Hove Albion Women had never before won major silverware in the WSL or domestic cup competitions, making Nnadozie’s ambition particularly pointed.
3. Nnadozie helped the Super Falcons win their record‑extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title prior to her move to Brighton.
4. Her signing with Brighton marked a historic moment, as she became the first Nigerian goalkeeper to play in the English Women’s Super League.
5. Before moving to England, she had resolved to win a trophy during her time at Paris FC — and she now repeats that promise at Brighton.