Nnadozie’s penalty heroics end Paris FC trophy drought
Chiamaka Nnadozie wrote her name into Paris FC history on Saturday with a heroic performance that sealed their first major title in nearly two decades, as they edged Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 on penalties to win the 2025 Coupe de France Féminine after a goalless draw at Stade de l’Épopée in Calais, PUNCH Sport Extra reports.
The final, contested by two evenly matched sides from the capital, delivered drama and top-quality football, but it was the Nigerian goalkeeper’s brilliance that ultimately decided the outcome. Nnadozie, who joined Paris FC five years ago, pulled off two decisive penalty saves in the shootout, denying Korbin Albert and then tipping away Jade Le Guilly’s effort to clinch the title.
The 24-year-old’s performance marked her first club silverware since leaving Nigeria, where she had won multiple domestic titles with Rivers Angels and continental honours with the Super Falcons.
The match began at a frenetic pace, with Gaëtane Thiney nearly putting Paris FC ahead in the fifth minute after a flowing team move, only for her shot to skim just wide of the post. Elisa de Almeida then sent in a teasing cross in the 12th minute, narrowly missing Romée Leuchter, as Paris FC looked the more threatening early on.
PSG responded with attacking intent of their own, with Grace Geyoro and Marie-Antoinette Katoto orchestrating moves in midfield. Griedge Mbock made a vital intervention in the 15th minute to halt a Paris FC breakaway. Both teams continued to push, with Thiney briefly finding the net in the 27th minute before the assistant’s flag ruled it out for offside.
In a tense but open encounter, chances came and went. Clara Mateo and Kessya Bussy tested Nnadozie and her opposite number, Constance Picaud, with fierce shots on goal. PSG’s best chance of the match arrived in stoppage time when Melween’s curling strike looked destined for the top corner, only for Nnadozie to acrobatically tip it over the bar, underlining her growing influence on the match.
With no breakthrough after 90 minutes, the final moved to penalties. Paris FC struck first through Théa Gréboval, with PSG’s Leuchter levelling. Mateo struck the woodwork with Paris FC’s second, handing PSG the advantage, which Katoto capitalised on. But it was Nnadozie who swung the tide, diving to her right to stop Albert’s effort before denying Le Guilly in sudden death to send the Paris FC bench and travelling fans into raptures.
It was a monumental evening for Paris FC, who had last lifted the Coupe de France in 2005 and had not celebrated any silverware since their 2006 Division 1 Féminine title. The victory was particularly poignant for Thiney, who made her final cup appearance for the club, and for head coach Sandrine Soubeyrand, whose tactical nous saw the team through a grueling cup run.
The performance added to a list of heroics for Nnadozie, whose brilliance has consistently shone through at both club and international level in recent years. In the 2023–24 UEFA Women’s Champions League, she saved five penalties across just eight matches, including standout stops against Arsenal, Wolfsburg and Spanish World Cup winner Olga Carmona of Real Madrid. In domestic league play, she thwarted Ines Benyahia of Le Havre and Aissata Traore of Guingamp.
Her international pedigree is equally impressive. At the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, she famously denied Canadian legend Christine Sinclair from the spot, helping Nigeria secure a valuable draw. She also produced crucial penalty saves during the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifiers and made headlines at the 2019 World Cup, saving a penalty against France, albeit one later retaken.
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Oluwaseun Osiyemi is the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation.
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LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
PRESS RELEASE
LASG RELEASES DIVERSION PLAN AHEAD OF OWORONSHOKI BRIDGE REPAIRS
The Lagos State Government has released a diversion plan ahead of the emergency repairs on Oworonshoki/Third Axial Bridge scheduled to commence from Tuesday, 6th May to Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025, (110 days)
The repairs will be carried out in 8 phases on both lanes with Phases 1-4 covering the stretch of Oworonshoki/Third Axial Bridge inbound 3rd Mainland Bridge from Tuesday, 6th May to Monday 14th July, 2025, (50days) and Phases (5 – 8 ) covering the stretch of Oworonshoki/Third Axial Bridge (outbound 3rd Mainland Bridge) from Tuesday, 15th July to Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 (51days).
Consequently, Motorists are advised to use the following alternative routes during the aforementioned phases of the repairs;
During the Maintenance Work on the inbound lane of the Oworonshoki/3rd Mainland Bridge.
Motorists heading to Oshodi/Victoria Island through Oworonshoki/Third Axial Bridge will be diverted into a lane approximately 50m from the working area and will regain full access to their inbound lane 50m away from the proposed working area to continue their journeys.
Motorists heading to the Island from Lagos-Ibadan Express Way are advised to go through Oshodi using the Ojota Slip Road inward Ikorodu Road to Anthony and make a right turn into the ramp by the Taxi Park to Oshodi to reach their destinations.
Similarly, Motorists can link Anthony (by Town Planning Way) to connect Gbagada through Third Mainland Bridge to get to the Island.
In the same vein, Motorists from Lagos-Ibadan Express Way (Mowe and environs) can link Victoria Island by going through Ojota Slip Road to Ikorodu Road inwards Funsho Williams Avenue to access Eko Bridge and reach their destinations.
Motorists inbound Victoria Island from Ikeja and environs are to use Maryland to access Ikorodu Road inwards Funsho Williams Avenue and link Eko Bridge /Outer Marina to continue their journeys.
Motorists heading to Oshodi from Ikeja and environs should use Maryland/Ikorodu Road towards Anthony (by Taxi Park) and make a right turn by the ramp to Oshodi.
During the Maintenance Work on the Outbound lane of the Oworonshoki/3rd Mainland Bridge Phases (5 – 8 )
Motorists heading to Lagos-Ibadan Express Way through Oworonshoki/Third Axial Bridge will be diverted to a lane, approximately 50m from the working area and regain full access of the road 50m away from the proposed working area to continue their journeys.
Motorists inbound Alapere/Ketu/Ikorodu from Victoria Island can go through Eko Bridge inwards Funsho Williams Avenue/Ikorodu Road to Ojota/ Ketu to reach their desired destinations.
Motorists from Victoria Island heading to Lagos-Ibadan Express Way (Mowe and environs) can also use Eko Bridge to link Funsho Williams Avenue inwards Ikorodu Road to use Abiola Garden Ramp to continue their journeys.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi has assured that LASTMA officers will be on ground to minimize inconvenience and manage traffic flow along the aforementioned routes during the maintenance works.
ADVISORY: - Motorists are implored to be patient as the Partial Bridge closure is part of the traffic management plans for the maintenance works on the Expansion joints of the bridge by Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure (Office of Infrastructure).
E-signed; Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Commissioner for Transportation.
Earlier in the morning today, I had the honour to attend the inauguration of executive members of National Youths For Atiku, at the YarAdua Centre Abuja. It is a privilege that I hold dear. -AA
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