As the reigning Olympic champions, Canada comes into action against the most successful African team that has never missed any of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, we take a look at some of the players to watch out for from both sides. Despite being the lowest-ranked team in Group B, the Super Falcons will beContinue reading “FIFAWWC: Nigeria vs Canada players to watch”
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FIFA WWC: 40-year-old Ebi, Oshoala headline Nigeria final list as Okobi snub
The head coach of Nigeria women’s national team, Randy Waldrum has announced his final 23-woman squad to represent the country at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Two-time UEFA Women’s Champions League winner Asisat Oshoala headlines the list and will be hoping to bring a winning mentality into the squadContinue reading “FIFA WWC: 40-year-old Ebi, Oshoala headline Nigeria final list as Okobi snub”
FIFA WWC: ‘It’s a blessing to have her’ — Onome Ebi on Asisat Oshoala
Nigeria national team captain, Onome Ebi has showered her teammate Asisat Oshoala with praises for her incredible form at the club side ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand which will begin from July 20th – 20th August 2023. Oshoala returned to the team for the first time since missingContinue reading “FIFA WWC: ‘It’s a blessing to have her’ — Onome Ebi on Asisat Oshoala”
UPDATE: Asisat Oshoala’s Barcelona thrown out of Spanish Cup
Barcelona Femeni have been thrown out of this year’s Copa De La Reina after fielding an ineligible player in their round of 16 clash against Osasuna. The Spanish champions who recently won the Super Coppa de Espana will not get the chance to do a league and cup double this season after the RFEF discovererContinue reading “UPDATE: Asisat Oshoala’s Barcelona thrown out of Spanish Cup”
Barcelona face elimination from Copa de la Reina for fielding ineligle player
FC Barcelona Women could be thrown out of the Copa de la Reina for fielding an ineligible player in their round of 16 victory against Osasuna. Barça demolished Osasuna 9-0 on Tuesday evening to book their place in the quarter-finals and continue their bid for a fourth consecutive Copa de la Reina. However, it isContinue reading “Barcelona face elimination from Copa de la Reina for fielding ineligle player”
Unstoppable Oshoala Breaks African Record At CAF Awards 2022
Despite a season blighted by injuries, Nigeria international Asisat Oshoala fended off competition from Cameroon’s Ajara Nchout Njoya and Zambia’s Grace Chanda to claim the 2022 CAF Women’s Player of the Year. The 2021/22 season was arguably the best yet for the former Super Falcons captain as she played a key role in her club’s domestic trebleContinue reading “Unstoppable Oshoala Breaks African Record At CAF Awards 2022”
2022 CAF AWARDS WINNERS: Oshoala Wins A Record-breaking Fifth CAF Award As Senegal Dominate The Night
The recipients of the 2022 CAF Awards were announced on Thursday, as Sadio Mane and Asisat Oshoala scooped the coveted African Player of the Year award at the ceremony hosted in Rabat, Morocco. Asisat Oshoala surpasses Nkwocha, Toure, and Eto’o as the player with the most POTY awards. Evelyn Badu makes history as the winnerContinue reading “2022 CAF AWARDS WINNERS: Oshoala Wins A Record-breaking Fifth CAF Award As Senegal Dominate The Night”
AWCON 2022: Kgatlana, Oshoala Talk Tough Ahead Of Group Opener
The quest to defend the Africa Women’s Cup Of Nations (AWCON) for a tenth time begins soon as the Super Falcons of Nigeria look to cross the South Africa’s hurdle and conquer Africa once again to book a spot for the 2023 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria has been drawn in Group C with South Africa,Continue reading “AWCON 2022: Kgatlana, Oshoala Talk Tough Ahead Of Group Opener”
Oshoala Wins Pichichi As Barcelona Beat Ajibade’s Atletico Madrid In Final Game Of The Season
20 goals for Jersey number 20 is enough to win the League’s Golden Boot award, popularly called by its Spanish name, the Pichichi award Super Falcons of Nigeria star Asisat Oshoala was in action as Barcelona Femeni recorded a 2-1 victory against Rasheedat Ajibade’s Atletico Madrid on Sunday, May 15, 2022. The Nigerian international came offContinue reading “Oshoala Wins Pichichi As Barcelona Beat Ajibade’s Atletico Madrid In Final Game Of The Season”
Toni Payne, Oshoala on target as Barcelona beat Sevilla in the Women’s La Liga
Barcelona Femeni recorded a 5-1 victory against Sevilla at the Johan Cruyff Stadium in a game that featured two Super Falcons stars Toni Payne and Asisat Oshoala. Toni Payne opened the scoring in the 40th minute to give Sevilla a halftime lead. She has now scored five goals and assisted four as Sevilla placed 8thContinue reading “Toni Payne, Oshoala on target as Barcelona beat Sevilla in the Women’s La Liga”
