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Nnadozie says her Ballon d’Or nomination is a miracle as the first Nigerian and African
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has described her nomination for the 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or as nothing short of a miracle.
At just 24, she becomes the first African female goalkeeper to earn a spot on the shortlist for the prestigious award, a recognition that crowns her outstanding performances for both club and country.
Nnadozie played a key role in Paris FC’s triumph in the Coupe de France Féminine before departing the club in May. She then went on to shine for Nigeria, helping the Super Falcons clinch their record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco, where she was also named the tournament’s best goalkeeper.
Reflecting on the honour, Nnadozie told BBC Sport that the nomination is proof that her hard work and dedication over the years have truly paid off.
Captain of the Morocco national team, Achraf Hakimi, has shared his thoughts on the controversial topic surrounding AFCON 2025.
It can be noted that the team was accused of taking towels belonging to opposition goalkeepers during matches, which sparked criticism from fans and observers, with many calling for consequences.
Hakimi expressed his disappointment over the situation, stating “I don’t feel proud about the image we gave off with the towels. Even though that happened, the team did well in the competition. We showed respect for our opponents in the tournament.”
Ademola Lookman has praised Atlético Madrid following their 2–0 victory over Barcelona.
It can be noted that the match ended 2–0, with goals scored by Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sørloth.
Speaking in a recent interview, Lookman commended the team’s performance and unity “It was a good result. The performance of the team, especially not to concede here, shows the work everyone’s been doing and the togetherness.”
Young Arsenal player Max Dowman is making headlines after reaching a major milestone—becoming the youngest player to feature in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages.
The previous record was held by Lamine Yamal, who made his appearance at 16 years and 223 days. Dowman, however, has now broken that record at just 16 years and 97 days.
The youngster continues to show great promise, adding another impressive achievement to his early career.
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