Super Falcons coach Madugu and goalkeeper Nnadozie nominated for womens coach and goalkeeper prizes in Ballon dOr 2025

<img src="https://www.channelstv.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Nnadozie_Madugu_1.jpg">Justine Madugu, head coach of Nigerias Super Falcons, has been nominated for the 2025 Ballon dOr prize for the best coach in womens football.The announcement was made by France Football Magazine, organisers of the prestigious awards, through posts on their official X account on Thursday.Chiamaka Nnadozie, Super Falcons goalkeeper, was also shortlisted for the womens Yacine Trophy, awarded to the best goalkeeper in the world.Madugu is nominated alongside top figures in womens football, including Sarina Wiegman of England, Rene Slegers of Arsenal Women, Sonia Bompastor of Chelsea Women, and Arthur Elias, head coach of Brazils womens national team.The nomination comes after a landmark year for Madugu, who guided Nigeria to its 10th Womens Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco this July. His leadership throughout the tournament earned him the best coach award. The WAFCON victory marked the first major international trophy in Madugus nearly four-decade-long coaching career, which began in 1987 and remained based in Nigeria until his appointment as the Falcons head coach.In the goalkeeping category, 24-year-old Chiamaka Nnadozie joins an elite shortlist that includes Ann-Katrin Berger, Cata Coll, Hannah Hampton, and Daphne van Domselaar. Nnadozie was named the best goalkeeper at the 2025 WAFCON, after keeping four clean sheets in six matches. Her consistent excellence has also earned her the CAF Womens Goalkeeper of the Year title twice.The post <a href="http://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2025/8/super-falcons-coach-madugu-and-goalkeeper-nnadozie-nominated-for-womens-coach-and-goalkeeper-prizes-in-ballon-dor-2025.html">Super Falcons coach Madugu and goalkeeper Nnadozie nominated for womens coach and goalkeeper prizes in Ballon dOr 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lindaikejisblog.com">Linda Ikeji Blog</a>.
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