Super Falcons keeper Nnadozie loses brother News

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie is mourning the loss of her brother, who passed away on Monday.

The Nigerian international shared her grief in a heartfelt post on Instagram. In videos attached to the post, her late brother was seen holding her recent CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award during the ceremony held in Morocco.

“Forever in my heart, big brother. Your laughter echoes in my soul. The bond we shared can’t be broken by time or distance. Your spirit guides us. Losing you is a pain like no other, but I’ll honour your life by living mine with courage. Every star holds your light; every memory, a treasure. My rock, my friend, my guide. Rest easy, my brother,” Nnadozie wrote.

Teammates, family members and fans have since flooded social media with messages of condolence as the goalkeeper continues to honour her brother’s memory.

Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie wrote, “May God be with you and your whole family.”

“With heavy hearts, we extend our deepest sympathies to Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, following the loss of her brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chiamaka and her family. May they find strength, comfort and peace in this moment of profound grief,” read a message from The Super Falcons Show.

John Zacheus also wrote, “May his soul rest in peace.”

The passing of Nnadozie’s brother puts a sour taste in what has otherwise been a remarkable 2025 for the shot-stopper — a year that saw her move from Paris FC and establish herself with Brighton Women in England.

In the same year, Nnadozie won her third consecutive CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award and earned nominations for The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper award as well as the International Federation of Football History and Statistics Women’s World Best Goalkeeper honour.