Nigeria's Nnadozie helps Brighton reach historic Wembley final
Brighton & Hove Albion Women FC secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Liverpool Women FC to book their first-ever Women's FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie played a key role in this historic breakthrough as Brighton overcame a 2-0 deficit. Liverpool took an early lead through O'Sullivan (11th minute) and Olsson (22nd minute), but Brighton responded with three unanswered goals: Vanegas (23rd), Haley (54th), and Noordam in dramatic late stoppage time. This victory marks a significant milestone for Brighton Women, who have never reached the FA Cup final before. Nnadozie, a Super Falcons international who joined Brighton from Paris FC Féminines in 2025, has established herself as one of the team's most influential figures this season. Her shot-stopping ability and composure under pressure have been crucial to Brighton's rise in English women's football. The Nigerian goalkeeper recently earned a nomination for Barclays Women's Super League Save of the Season and has kept multiple clean sheets. This achievement further strengthens her reputation as one of Africa's leading goalkeepers and showcases the growing international impact of Nigerian football exports. With Brighton preparing for their biggest match in club history, this fairytale run represents significant progress for women's football in England.