Nigerian international goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has joined English side Brighton & Hove Albion on a free transfer from Paris FC.

The 24-year-old will officially join the Women’s Super League side on July 1, once her contract with the French club expires.

Nnadozie, who is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, led Paris FC to a Coupe de France Féminine trophy last season.

Widely considered one of Africa’s greatest female footballers, Asisat Oshoala had a stint with Liverpool Ladies (now Liverpool FC Women) in 2015. She made history as the first African woman to play in the English top flight. Oshoala later moved to Arsenal Women in 2016, where she won the FA Women’s Cup before embarking on a successful career in China and later Spain with FC Barcelona.

A key part of Nigeria’s squad at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Ashleigh Plumptre played for Leicester City Women from 2020 to 2023. Born in England but representing Nigeria internationally, she helped Leicester gain promotion to the Women’s Super League and became known for her composed defending and leadership qualities on and off the pitch.

Though born in Nigeria, Eniola Aluko grew up in England and chose to represent the Lionesses internationally, earning over 100 caps. She played for several top English sides, including Chelsea and Birmingham City. At Chelsea, she was a key figure in their rise to domestic dominance and also had stints in the U.S. and Italy before retiring to take on executive roles in football administration.

4. Ashanti Akpan

Midfielder born to a Polish mother and Nigerian father is a Chelsea youth graduate (joined aged 7) who signed her first senior contract in December 2023.

Ashanti debuted for Chelsea’s first team in March 2023 (Women’s FA Cup vs Reading) and spent the 2024–25 season on loan with Birmingham City in the Women’s Championship, seeking regular senior minutes.