Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie mourns loss of brother

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie is grieving the passing of her brother, who died on Monday, Sport360NG reports.

The Nigerian international expressed her sorrow in an emotional Instagram post, sharing videos of her late brother holding her recent CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award at the ceremony 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,” Nnadozie wrote. “Every star holds your light; every memory, a treasure. My rock, my friend, my guide. Rest easy, my brother.”

Messages of condolence have poured in from teammates, fans, and the football community. Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie wrote, “May God be with you and your whole family.” Meanwhile, The Super Falcons Show extended their sympathies, stating: “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.”

John Zacheus also expressed his condolences on social media, writing: “May his soul rest in peace.”

The tragedy comes amid a standout year for Nnadozie. In 2025, she completed a move from Paris FC to Brighton Women in England and cemented her reputation as one of Africa’s top goalkeepers. She also claimed her third consecutive CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award and earned nominations for both The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper and the International Federation of Football History and Statistics Women’s World Best Goalkeeper accolades.