Chiamaka Nnadozie opens up on Loneliness struggles since Brighton move

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has spoken candidly about the emotional challenges she has faced since joining English Women’s Super League side Brighton & Hove Albion, admitting that loneliness has taken a toll on her transition to life in England.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper shared her experience in Nike and VERSUS’ Nothing Off the Table film, where she revealed that her move has been more difficult than many people assume.

What Nnadozie said

Nnadozie, widely regarded as one of the world’s top young goalkeepers, confessed that adapting to life away from home and family has been emotionally draining.

“It has not really been easy because people just see you come out on the field to play, they don’t know the struggles behind,” she explained.

Since her transfer to Brighton, the former Paris FC goalkeeper admitted she has often felt overwhelmed by loneliness.

She added, “Since I moved to Brighton, every day I cry because I feel lonely. I miss my family, my teammates and coaches. They always try to check up on me to make sure I’m okay.”

Despite the challenges, Nnadozie praised her new club for helping her settle gradually into the squad and the new environment.

“I think the most important thing is having people who really care about you. That has helped me a lot, and going to the pre-season with the team also helped me. The unity, everything I saw in the team was really good,” she added.

Nnadozie, who is currently ranked as the fourth-best female goalkeeper in the world, joined Brighton ahead of the new season after an impressive stint at Paris FC, where she gained recognition for her consistency and shot-stopping ability.