Amstel Malta Toasts to Nnadozie’s Ballon d’Or Milestone

 *NFF salutes Nnadozie, Madugu for the great showings in the foremost award

Amstel Malta is raising a toast to Chiamaka Nnadozie, who made history in Paris by finishing fourth in the Women’s Yashin Trophy at the 2025 Ballon d’Or Awards.

Nnadozie has been Africa’s best goalkeeper in the last two years finished fourth behind England and Chelsea FC’s Hannah Hampton who took home the Trophée Yachine (named after former Soviet goalkeeper Lev Yashin).

Nnadozie’s recognition marks a new milestone for Nigerian and African football, as she becomes the first goalkeeper from the continent to finish among the global top five.

The 24-year-old, who recently joined Brighton & Hove Albion Women in the English Women’s Super League, has already announced herself in Europe with a ‘Player of the Match’ performance on her debut and more breathtaking displays in subsequent outings.

Amstel Malta has long been a champion of Nigerian women’s football, standing firmly with the Super Falcons as the team powered to a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco this year.

The brand has consistently celebrated excellence, resilience, and the pioneering spirit embodied by athletes like Nnadozie.

Speaking on the achievement, Head of Communications – Marketing at Nigerian Breweries Plc, Sandra Amachree, said: “Chiamaka Nnadozie’s rise to global recognition at the Ballon d’Or is a proud moment for Nigeria and Africa. Her success reflects the resilience, talent, and passion that Amstel Malta has always celebrated in the Super Falcons. From standing with the team as they won a record 10th WAFCON title, to witnessing this global recognition, we remain committed to refreshing and empowering Nigerian football every step of the way.”

Nnadozie’s Ballon d’Or ranking adds to Nigeria’s growing reputation on the global stage, following recent strong showings by Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman in past editions. 

For Amstel Malta, her success is further proof that Nigerian football is on a remarkable rise.

Similarly, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) congratulated Nnadozie and Super Falcons Head Coach, Justine Madugu for their showings in the 2025  Ballon d’Or.

“We heartily congratulate Chiamaka Nnadozie on her fourth-place finish in the race. It is a commendable feat given the calibre of goalkeepers she was up against. Finishing fourth is a big achievement and we believe in her capacity to win this trophy very soon,” NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi said in a statement last night.

Sanusi also gave kudos to Madugu who also finished fourth in the Women’s Coach of the Year category.

“Coach Madugu’s feat further underscores the fact that the NFF was right to have given him the Super Falcons’ head coach’s role, which had earlier been validated with him leading the team to victory at the WAFCON in Morocco. We congratulate him on this feat and wish him victory in the awards in the coming years.”

Madugu was fourth in a race won by Sarina Wiegman, who led England to the UEFA Women’s Championship title, and which also included Chelsea’s Sonia Bompastor, Brazil’s Arthur Elias and Arsenal FC’s Renée Slegers.