Tag: Asisat Oshoala

‘I’m Still Here,’ Oshoala Dismisses Retirement Rumour

Ganiyu Amodu

Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala has dismissed rumours claiming she has retired from international football. Speaking to reporters in Morocco after Nigeria’s dramatic 3-2 win over the host nation in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final, the six-time African Player of the Year described the speculation as false. “I don’t know where that came from but agenda must agend. I get it, but I’m not bothered. I’m still here. I’m still playing. I’m still doing my job. That’s what I’m focused on,” Oshoala said. The 30-year-old was…

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AGBA BALLER: 10 Facts About Super Falcons Player, Asisat Oshoala

ADEOLA YUSUF

Grass to Grace tale of Oshoala’s football career       Super Falcons player Asisat Oshoala made history Thursday, following Nigeria’s 3-2 win against Australia at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Oshoala who came in as a substitute in the 63rd minute of the match played at Brisbane Stadium, scored Nigeria’s third goal in the 72nd minute, leading the country to victory and becoming the first Nigerian player (male or female) to score at three different FIFA World Cup. Here are 10 things you should know about Super Falcon…

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Nigeria’s Oshoala to Miss Rest of 2022 WAFCON

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigeria striker, Asisat Oshoala, will miss the rest of the ongoing 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Morocco due to injury. Oshoala picked up the injury in their 2-1 defeat to South Africa on Monday night. Oshoala was able to play on until the 82nd minute, before she was eventually replaced by winger Francisca Ordega. READ ALSO: FIFA Approves Use Of Offside Tech Football For Qatar World Cup Kuje prison attack: Over 300 inmates escape, vehicles, other properties destroyed Football Star, Eto’o, Declared Biological Father Of 22-Yr-Old Spanish Lady…

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Suspense As CAF Unveils Africa’s Best Players July 21

ADEOLA YUSUF

A new category; Interclubs Women Player of the Year has been introduced into CAF Africa Players Awards This year’s edition of the prestigious award ceremony for African football, the CAF Awards 2022, will hold on July 21, 2022, in Morocco. The CAF Awards will be held ahead of the final of Africa’s flagship women’s competition, Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2023 scheduled to take place from July 2 to July 23. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Nigeria Demolish Sao Tome & Principe 10-0 How Messi Stole Show As Argentina Beat Italy…

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