Super Falcons forward Chinaza Uchendu has sealed a move to Melbourne City FC, the women’s side of the Australian champions, ahead of the 2025/26 A‑League Women season. The 27‑year‑old joins from FC Nantes Féminine, bringing international experience and goal threat to her new club.
Key Facts & Career Path
Uchendu was born on 3 December 1997 in Lagos, Nigeria.
She came through Rivers Angels in the Nigeria Women Premier League before moving to SC Braga of Portugal in 2018.
At Nantes, she was nominated for Player of the Month in March 2025 after standout performances.
Her club journey includes stints at Linköpings FC (Sweden), Gyeongju KHNP (South Korea), Galatasaray (Turkey), and Nantes (France).
Her 2024/25 stats at Nantes: 5 appearances in the French league, no goals, playing 285 minutes in total.
On the international level, she has been capped 10 times for Nigeria’s Super Falcons.
She was part of Nigeria’s 2018 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations winning squad and featured in the 2019 Women’s World Cup.
Club Reactions & Player Comments
Melbourne City FC’s Director of Football, Michael Petrillo, expressed his delight at securing the Nigerian forward, highlighting Uchendu’s dynamic attacking capabilities and the value she brings to the squad’s tactical options.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Chinaza to Melbourne City,” Petrillo said. “She has a great attacking skill set and her ability to impact matches in various roles up front will add to the flexibility and options in our front third.”
On her part, Uchendu described the move as a new chapter in her football journey and praised the professionalism of her new club.
“It’s an honour to join a club with such a strong reputation,” Uchendu said. “I’m excited to embrace this new challenge and help bring more silverware to Melbourne City.”
📌 Quick Facts
- • Position: Forward / Attacking Midfielder
- • Previous Club: FC Nantes (France)
- • International Caps: 10 (Nigeria)
- • Key Leagues Played In: Nigeria, Portugal, Sweden, South Korea, Turkey, France
- • Award: Nantes Player of the Month nominee (Mar 2025)
- • Career Highlight: Part of Nigeria’s 2018 AFCON‑winning squad
What Uchendu’s Move Means
Chinaza Uchendu’s move to Melbourne City FC is a major boost for the reigning A-League Women champions. Her ability to play across the front line adds depth and attacking versatility to a squad already brimming with talent. Head coach Dario Vidosic gains a proven international with the flair and experience to impact big games.
For Uchendu, it’s a fresh start after a difficult spell at FC Nantes, where injuries limited her to just five appearances last season. Now fully fit, the Super Falcons forward is eager to rediscover her form and reignite the promise that once marked her as one of Nigeria’s brightest prospects.
This transfer is also symbolic for Nigerian football. Uchendu becomes the latest Super Falcon to join a top-tier league abroad, further expanding Nigeria’s global footprint in women’s football. As she begins a new chapter in Australia, she carries not just personal ambition, but the pride of a growing football nation.
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