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Chiamaka Nnadozie finished fourth at the 2025 Ballon d’Or Yashin Trophy.
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Hannah Hampton won the Women’s Yashin Trophy, while López, Yamal, and Donnarumma also earned honours.
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The ceremony boosted Nnadozie’s global profile.
Super Falcons’ amazing goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie finished fourth in the 2025 Ballon d’Or Yashin Trophy after her standout show at the last Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
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At the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, England’s Hannah Hampton claimed the Women’s Yashin Trophy after a season of game-changing saves and silverware.
Hampton, 24, saved two penalties in the Euro 2025 final and helped Chelsea complete an unbeaten treble.
The Brighton & Hove Albion starred for the Nigerian women team at the last WAFCON and carried Nigeria through tense moments.
She won the tournament’s best goalkeeper award after the Falcons beat hosts Morocco 3-2 in Rabat.
The world took notice of her ability to stop shots and remain composed under pressure, and she finished in the top four at the Ballon d’Or.
Also, Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu also garnered attention and was nominated for Women’s Team Coach of the Year following his impact during the WAFCON campaign.
He faced off against elite players like Chelsea’s Sonia Bompastor and England’s Sarina Wiegman, who won after leading the Lionesses to a second European championship.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu honoured the Super Falcons with national awards, cash gifts, and housing to mark their achievement.
Also, Barcelona’s Vicky López won the women’s Kopa Trophy, while Lamine Yamal retained the men’s Kopa.
Italy’s Gianluigi Donnarumma took his second men’s Yashin Trophy.
The 69th Ballon d’Or showcased both established and upcoming talent and contributed to the global recognition of Chiamaka Nnadozie.
