Chiamaka Nnadozie delivered a masterclass in goalkeeping as Paris FC clinched the 2025 Coupe de France Féminine title, defeating city rivals Paris Saint-Germain 5–4 on penalties after a tense goalless draw at Stade de l’Épopée in Calais. The Super Falcons star made two decisive saves during the shootout, becoming the undisputed heroine of the night.
Paris FC’s triumph marks only the second time in the club’s history they’ve lifted the prestigious French domestic cup, the first coming 20 years ago in the 2004/2005 season. For Nnadozie, who joined the club in 2020 from Rivers Angels in the Nigeria Women Football League, the victory was her first major title in European club football and a long-awaited career milestone.
Nnadozie’s poise and precision under pressure stunned PSG fans, who watched in disbelief as the Nigerian shut down their team’s chances at glory. Her confidence throughout the penalty shootout was electric, with commentators praising her as the “steel spine” behind Paris FC’s success.
The final, played on Saturday, May 3, 2025, drew global attention as it featured two Nigerian stars on opposite sides. PSG fielded Jennifer Echegini, one of their rising midfield talents, adding to the high-stakes narrative of the all-Paris showdown. Echegini held her ground, but the night clearly belonged to her compatriot in gloves.
Paris FC head coach Sandrine Soubeyrand called Nnadozie’s performance “inspirational” during the post-match press conference, noting that her leadership from the back has transformed the team into serious title contenders. “She gives us courage. She gives us belief. Tonight, she gave us history,” Soubeyrand said.
The victory cements Nnadozie’s position as one of Africa’s most accomplished female footballers in Europe. Her save percentage this season in domestic and cup competitions ranks among the highest in France, and her performance on Saturday night may well place her among the top contenders for the 2025 CAF Women’s Player of the Year award.
Social media exploded with tributes shortly after the final whistle. Nigerian fans flooded X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram with celebratory messages, memes, and highlight reels under hashtags like #NnadozieTheWall, #CoupeDeFrance, and #ParisIsBlue. With this win, Chiamaka Nnadozie has not only written her name into Paris FC’s history books but reignited the pride of a continent.
