Chiamaka Nnadozie Celebrates CAF Best Goalie With Penalty Save Against Real Madrid Femini: Video

• Chiamaka Nnadozie saved a penalty to help Paris FC beat Real Madrid
• The Nigerian goalkeeper inspired the French side to their first win in Group D
• Nnadozie was named the best goalkeeper in Africa at the CAF Awards

Nigerian shot-stopper Chiamaka Nnadozie inspired Paris FC to their first victory at the group stage of the UEFA Women's Champions League after saving a penalty in the 2-1 win over Real Madrid.

The Super Falcons number one, who was named the best women's goalkeeper on Monday during the CAF Awards, celebrated her latest achievement with an outstanding performance.

Paris FC scored two quick-fire first-half goals as Real Madrid pulled one back in the second half to ensure they secured their first win in Group D.

In a video that has since gone viral on social media, Chiamaka stopped a powerful penalty from Spanish midfielder Olga Carmona to deny Real Madrid at least a point in France.

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Meanwhile, Julie Dufour opened the scoring for the French outfit in the 4th minute before Gaetane Thiney doubled the advantage two minutes later.

Caroline Moller scored the consolation goal for Real Madrid eight minutes into the second half but Nnadozie's heroics were enough for Paris FC.

"What a Champions League night an important win at home, a great fight from the whole team. To our amazing fans, thank you so much," wrote the goalkeeper on social media after the game.

Nnadozie enjoyed a good FIFA Women's World Cup in August, helping the Super Falcons reach the round of 16, where they were eliminated on penalties by eventual runners-up England.

Chiamaka Nnadozie named CAF's best goalkeeper

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Chiamaka Nnadozie has won the Women Goalkeeper of the Year at the 2023 CAF Award in Morocco.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria goalkeeper edged other impressive nominees to the prestigious prize during the award ceremony in Marrakech on Monday night, December 11.

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She showcased her heroics during the Women’s World Cup match against Olympic champions Canada, making three crucial saves, which included a remarkable stoppage of a 50th-minute penalty taken by Christine Sinclair.