By Dayo Awoniyi
Judith Chime, former goalkeeper for Nigeria’s Super Falcons, has committed to empowering young female footballers through her philanthropic efforts.
Recently honored in the United States for her charitable work, Chime expressed gratitude to the supportive community that continues to encourage her mission of uplifting and mentoring young goalkeepers.
Chime’s dedication to women’s football has earned her widespread recognition. Her initiatives, such as the Judith Chime Football Tournament in Nigeria, have been instrumental in developing young female talent.
Ifeanyi Alaribe, founder of the High Save Goalkeeping Academy, paid tribute to Chime’s leadership and passion, describing her as a mentor with a “heart of gold.”
Alaribe added, “Her passion, leadership, and attention to detail have had a profound impact on women’s football in Nigeria.”
The High Save Goalkeeping Academy also commended Chime’s significant contributions to the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL), highlighting her ongoing efforts to inspire future generations.
Chime remains dedicated to shaping the careers of young female footballers and building a lasting legacy.
“I pray for God’s guidance and strength to fulfill my purpose of changing lives and helping the next generation of goalkeepers,” she said, wishing her supporters abundant blessings.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
