Nigerian Goalkeeper’s Penalty Saves Seal Historic Win as Paris FC Celebrates Double Triumph
In a thrilling showdown at the Stade de l’Epopée in Calais on Saturday, Paris FC pulled off a stunning upset against powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain, winning 5-4 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw—and Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was the undeniable hero.
With the match deadlocked after regulation, the pressure shifted to the penalty shootout, where Nnadozie delivered two crucial saves—denying US star Korbin Albert and French defender Jade Le Guilly—to secure Paris FC’s second-ever Coupe de France title. But her heroics didn’t start there; throughout the game, she made a series of breathtaking stops to keep the reigning champions at bay.
This victory caps off a remarkable season for Nnadozie, who has been in sensational form. The reigning African Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year has kept an impressive 12 clean sheets this campaign, helping Paris FC secure a UEFA Women’s Champions League spot and a league playoff berth.
The win adds to a historic weekend for Paris FC, whose men’s team also celebrated promotion to Ligue 1 after 46 years away from France’s top flight. The club, recently acquired by the family of billionaire Bernard Arnault, is now dreaming big, with ambitions to rise among Europe’s elite.
For Nnadozie, the triumph could be a perfect farewell before her expected move to English side Everton this summer. But first, she’ll aim to end her five-year stint in France on a high when Paris FC faces Dijon on Wednesday.
Her stellar form is also a major boost for Nigeria’s Super Falcons as they prepare for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this July. Drawn in Group B alongside Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana, the Falcons will be eager to reclaim the title after a disappointing fourth-place finish in 2022—their worst-ever showing in the tournament.
For now, though, Paris FC and their fans will savor a night of glory, thanks to the brilliance of their Nigerian shot-stopper.
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