Nigerian Keeper’s 2.9 Value Leads League After Brighton‘s 1-0 Win Over London City Lionesses.

Chiamaka Nnadozie

Nigeria‘s Chiamaka Nnadozie has surged to the summit of the Women’s Super League (WSL) goal prevention rankings, showcasing another commanding performance in Brighton & Hove Albion‘s gritty 1-0 victory over London City Lionesses on Sunday, as reported by Sportblits.com.

Nnadozie‘s Stellar Stats: 42 Saves, Third Clean Sheet

The 23-year-old international made five saves—four in the first half alone—to secure her third clean sheet of the campaign, contributing to 42 saves across 10 matches. Her 2.9 goal prevention value—calculated via expected goals on target (xGOT) minus actual concessions—edges out Manchester City’s Hannah Hampton (1.9) and Liverpool’s Ayaka Yamashita (1.1), with Aston Villa’s Sabrina D’Angelo, Arsenal’s Daphne van Domselaar, and Brighton’s Lize Kop rounding out the top six.

This metric highlights Nnadozie‘s pivotal role in Brighton’s defensive resurgence, underscoring her rapid adaptation since joining from Paris FC in July.

Match Highlights: Seike Strikes Early, Nnadozie Shuts Door

Brighton struck gold in the sixth minute via Kiko Seike‘s opener, but London City clawed back momentum after Madison Haley‘s 19th-minute penalty was denied by Elene Lete. The hosts dominated possession post-interval, mustering just one shot on target that Nnadozie comfortably claimed.

The Seagulls held firm, restricting clear-cut chances and climbing to seventh on 14 points—now one point shy of sixth-placed Lionesses (15 points).

Upcoming Fixtures: Chelsea Test Awaits

Brighton host champions Chelsea next Sunday at the Amex Stadium, while London City travel to Leicester City seeking swift redemption. Nnadozie‘s form positions the Super Falcons star as a linchpin in Brighton’s push for European contention.