In a landmark achievement for Nigerian football, Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has been nominated for the 2025 FIFPRO Women’s World XI.
The 26-player shortlist, announced on Monday, is voted on exclusively by professional footballers worldwide. This nomination places Alozie among the elite players in women’s football.
Alozie’s inclusion comes after a stellar performance where she was instrumental in Nigeria’s triumphant 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco. The Houston Dash right-back scored the crucial winning goal in the semi-final against South Africa and was named to the Tournament’s Best XI.
The final FIFPRO Women’s World XI, which will be announced on November 3, 2025, will feature the top players in each position as chosen by their peers.
