Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie will be eager to make amends when Brighton & Hove Albion Women take on Arsenal in the Women’s Super League this Sunday. The Nigerian shot-stopper has been a standout performer for the Seagulls but will be determined to improve on recent results.
Brighton will be looking to halt a recent slump and earn a positive result against Arsenal, who Although the Seagulls have shown resilience this campaign, Nnadozie’s presence between the posts will be key.
Nnadozie joined Brighton & Hove Albion in July 2025 from French side Paris FC, bringing with her experience from top tier European competition and international honours with the Super Falcons. Since her move, the 25 year old has quickly become one of Brighton’s key performers.
Her influence in goal is clear she has been nominated for multiple WSL Save of the Month awards and leads the league in goal preventing metrics, reflecting her shot stopping ability and consistency at the back.
Brighton’s recent 3–0 defeat to Chelsea in which Nnadozie was absent was a reminder of how vital her presence can be for the club’s defensive solidity. The Arsenal match offers her a chance to bounce back in style.
Arsenal Women have been strong opponents in the WSL, and head into the clash with momentum from recent fixtures against Brighton. Historical meetings between the sides have seen mixed results, making this a finely balanced encounter.
For Brighton, earning a clean sheet and possibly a positive result against one of the league’s traditional powers would be a morale booster. Nnadozie’s vocal presence and leadership at the back could be decisive in keeping Arsenal’s attack at bay.
Editorial
Chiamaka Nnadozie’s journey this season reflects both the challenges and opportunities for Nigerian players in Europe’s top women’s leagues. Her performances for Brighton in the WSL underline her quality, with nominations for Save of the Month and leading goal prevention statistics showing she remains one of the league’s most reliable goalkeepers.
Facing Arsenal Women gives Nnadozie a platform not only to seek personal redemption but to demonstrate her resilience and crucial role for Brighton. Strong individual displays from her can inspire teammates and help shift the club’s momentum as they aim for mid table stability or more ambitious targets. For Nigerian supporters, seeing a compatriot battle on such a stage is a source of pride and an example of the expanding footprint of Nigerian talent in women’s football.
As the WSL continues to grow in competitiveness and visibility, players like Nnadozie, who combine international pedigree with club ambition, will be central to both Brighton’s fortunes and the broader narrative of Nigerian footballers influencing elite women’s league football around the world.
Did You Know?
- Chiamaka Nnadozie plays as a goalkeeper for Brighton & Hove Albion Women in the Women’s Super League.
- She earned the move to Brighton in July 2025 after a successful spell with French club Paris FC.
- Nnadozie has been nominated for WSL Save of the Month awards, reflecting her shot-stopping prowess.
- She also leads the Women’s Super League goal prevention chart, highlighting her defensive contributions.
- The upcoming match with Arsenal Women is part of the 2025/26 WSL regular season schedule.
