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  • CAF awards: What Oshoala said after winning historic Player of the Year award

    CAF awards: What Oshoala said after winning historic Player of the Year award

    Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala on Thursday night became the first player to win the African Women’s Player of the Year award at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards five (5) times.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Oshoala had been tied at four titles with countrywoman Perpetua Nkwocha in the running for the record fifth crown.

    She warded off competition from Cameroonian Ajara Nchout Njoya and Zambia’s Grace Chanda to clinch her fifth title at the CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco on Thursday.

    This means the Barcelona FC Women forward has surpassed compatriot Perpetua Nkwocha in the women’s category and Cameroonian Samuel Eto in the men’s category, who have won the awards four times each.

    An emotional Oshoala said it was a historic night for her as she dedicated the award to Nigeria women’s national team, the Super Falcons.

    “It’s a historic night for me and I want to thank everyone who has helped me in my career. The 2021/2022 season was really tough for me as an individual.

    “This year made me realise that if you don’t fall, you don’t know the power of comeback.

    “Thanks to my teammates at Barcelona FC and my national team, the Super Falcons, for showing Africa how resilient you can be during the semi-finals against Morocco on Monday.

    “I dedicate this award to the Super Falcons,” Oshoala said.

    Oshoala has been out of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco due to an injury.

    She got injured during Nigeria’s first game against South Africa.

    Following the team’s loss to Morocco on penalty kicks in the competition’s second semi-final game, the Super Falcons will now face Zambia in the third-place match on Friday.

    Meanwhile, Senegal’s Sadio Mane also won the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, winning it for the second time.

  • BREAKING: Oshoala wins CAF women’s player of the year award

    BREAKING: Oshoala wins CAF women’s player of the year award

    Nigeria’s Super Falcons and FC Barcelona player, Asisat Oshoala has won the Confederation of African Football (CAF) women’s player of the year award for 2022.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Oshoala beat Cameroonian Ajara Nchout Njoya and new entrant Grace Chanda of Zambia to the award.

    The Super Falcons striker was presented with the award on Thursday in Rabat, Morocco, winning her 5th women’s player of the year award in the process.

    In a swift reaction, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) congratulated Oshoala, describing the award as a record-breaking feat.

    TNG reports Oshoala is the first player in history to win five (5) African player of the year awards.

  • Morocco 2022: Super Falcons promise three points against Botswana

    Morocco 2022: Super Falcons promise three points against Botswana

    It is another day in the hunt for points and Nigeria’s Super Falcons say they are ready to rekindle their campaign for FIFA World Cup ticket and the tournament trophy when they clash with their counterparts from Botswana on Thursday.

     The Cup holders suffered a 1-2 defeat to South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in the opening match of Group C on Monday and know their work is cut out against table-toppers Botswana, who turned back Burundi 4-2 on Monday night.

     “We feel bad to have lost the opening match, and against South Africa for that matter, but we have been able to put that behind us. We resolved immediately after the match that we will give what it takes to win all remaining games.

     “There is no need for too many words. All we want to do is get the win against Botswana to restore our confidence, and then we can take things from there,” Captain Onome Ebi said on Wednesday.

     First choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie returns against the Botswanans after missing the first match due to suspension, and the forced departure of Asisat Oshoala means the vibrant Gift Monday or Mexico-based Uchenna Kanu will start in the fore for the nine-time champions.

     Midfield ace Rasheedat Ajibade, who scored the goal against the South Africans, is expected to again be the pivot as the Falcons search for early goals as from 9pm at the Prince Moulay Al-Hassan Stadium.

     Coach Randy Waldrum could ring changes in some departments, with Glory Ogbonna likely to take her place at left back to allow the energetic Ashleigh Plumptre return to her accustomed role at centre-back alongside Captain Ebi, while Osinachi Ohale moves to right back.

     Victory on Thursday will calm Nigerian nerves and allow the Falcons to look forward to Sunday’s encounter against Burundi with much confidence.

     The team’s medical crew declared on Wednesday that Oshoala sustained a Grade 2 Medial Ligament strain in the 6th minute of the encounter with the Banyana on Monday, and would be out of action for between two and three weeks, with another one or two weeks period for recovery.

     She is due to fly out of Morocco on Thursday after medics at her club, FC Barcelona Feminine, advised that she return to Spain.

  • BREAKING: Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala out of 2022 WAFCON

    BREAKING: Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala out of 2022 WAFCON

    Nigeria’s Super Falcons striker and FC Barcelona forward, Asisat Oshoala has dropped out of the ongoing 2022 Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Oshoala dropped out of the 2022 WAFCON following a Grade 2 Medial Collateral Ligament strain.

    The Super Falcons striker and FC Barcelona forward sustained the injury in the game against South Africa, and is due back in Spain on Thursday.

    She sustained the injury in the eighth minute of play, received treatment and returned to the field until she was substituted in the 82nd minute by Francesca Ordega.

    Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum declined to comment on her absence as the nine-time record African champions prepare to take on Botswana in their second tie at the tournament tomorrow.

    The American tactician, however, revealed that, “We are definitely going to make some changes from our first game. The atmosphere in camp is good and we have regrouped. We want to win our next game.”

    The Super Falcons began their title defence on a faltering note on Monday at the 12th WAFCON in Rabat, Morocco by losing again (1-2)  to South Africa’s Banyana Banyana.

    Nigeria currently sit third in Group C behind table leaders Botswana and second-placed South Africa who both won their opening games.

  • CAF Awards to return in style in July

    CAF Awards to return in style in July

    The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Sunday said the 2022 edition of its Awards will return on July 21 in Morocco.

    The continental football governing body, in a statement on its website, said the Awards would be held ahead of the final match of Africa’s flagship women competition.

    The competition, Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), tagged “Morocco 2022”, is scheduled to take place between July 2 and July 23.

    ”The event will also coincide with the two-year anniversary of the launch of the CAF Women’s Football Strategy.

    ”In line with that, a new category of award —- Inter-club’s Women Player of the Year —- has been introduced following the successful roll-out of the CAF Women’s Champions League in November.”

    CAF added that just like it was in previous editions, there would be several categories of awards to be presented.

    These would be in addition to the coveted prizes of the Men’s and Women’s Players of the Year.

    ”Other categories include the Inter-clubs Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, National Team of the Year, Coach of the Year, Club of the Year, and Goal of the Year.”

    CAF disclosed that the winners would be decided by votes from captains and coaches of the Member-Associations, selected journalists, CAF Technical Study Group members and CAF Legends.

    The period under review for the awards is from September 2021 till June 2022. The previous edition of the CAF Awards was held in 2019 in Hurghada, Egypt.

    Senegalese forward Sadio Mane and Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala scooped the African Player of the Year’s awards for men and women respectively.

  • Super Falcons forward Oshoala wins treble with Barcelona

    Super Falcons and  Barcelona Femení  forward Asisat Oshoala and her  teammates won their third domestic title this season after winning the Copa de La Reina on Sunday afternoon.

    The Blaugurana thrashed Sporting de Huelva 6-1 in the final at the Estadio Santo Domingo, Alcorcon.

    It’s the second time in history that any team would claim the domestic treble in the Spanish top-flight.

    Although, Oshoala spent the entire game duration on bench, her previous heroics for her clubside earned her some accolades at the club.

     

    Barcelona Femení had earlier won the Spanish Iberdola title and Queens Cup this season.

    Jonathan Giraldez’s side however lost 3-1 to Olympic Lyon in the final of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

    Oshoala, has been hampered by injuries this season was top scorer in the league with 20 goals from 19 appearances.

    Asisat Lamina Oshoala MON is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Primera División club FC Barcelona Femení and captains the Nigerian women’s national team

     

  • Asisat Oshoala attacks teammate Onome Ebi over captain’s armband

    Asisat Oshoala attacks teammate Onome Ebi over captain’s armband

    Barcelona Femini attacker and super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has verbally attacked teammate Onome Ebi over the team’s captaincy.

    Oshoala has been stripped of the Super Falcons captain’s arm band after leading the senior female team for a year and half.

    The reason for stripping her of the captain’s armband hasn’t been revealed by the coach of Super Falcons, Randy Waldrum.

    Recall that in 2020 Desire Oparanozie was also stripped of the captain’s arm band and handed over to Oshoala. Oparanozie lost the privilege after being accused of insubordination and unnecessary agitations for the team.

    However, Oshoala has put the blame on Super Falcons defender, Onome Ebi, saying she’s 40 and still looking for validation.

    Her twitter post reads:”May i not be 40 and still desperately crave for validation

    ”When somebody openly said she FASTED and PRAYED against the captain Band ,how we wan do na? Check everybody wey collect after her,how far?

    See Tweet Below:

  • Oshoala, Osimhen mock Ikpeba over bicycle kick comment

    Oshoala, Osimhen mock Ikpeba over bicycle kick comment

    Aftermath of the Super Eagles inability to secure a Worldcup ticket, Asisat Oshoala in a viral Twitter post had taunted Victor Osimhem for using bicycle kick instead of chesting the ball and aiming at the goal post.

    Osimhen responded that he would continue to do bicycle kick.

    Recall that ex-Super Eagles forward Victor Ikpeba in his TV analysis of the crucial Worldcup playoffs between Nigeria and Ghana had criticized Osimhen for attempting a bicycle kick instead of a purposeful direct kick at the goalpost.

    .“Victor Osimhen is a good player but is not yet a finished article, forget he’s playing for Napoli.

    “He’s still a young player but I hope that he can improve where he is in Napoli and help the national team in the future. He needs to understand when to play the ball and when to play bicycle kicks.”

    Check out Asisat Oshoala and Victor Osimhen’s posts below

    Oshoala post reads “Werey dem say make u no dey do bicycle kick,”

    Osimhen replied, “I go continue dey do am, no be that pundit go tell me wetin to do.“

    Continuing he said ” Adie funfun komo arae lagba”

  • Oshoala scores in Barcelona Women’s 4-1 win against Arsenal

    Oshoala scores in Barcelona Women’s 4-1 win against Arsenal

    Title-holders FC Barcelona Women kicked off the 2021/2922 UEFA Women’s Champions League with a dominant 4-1 win over Arsenal Women on Tuesday.

    In the Group C match, Nigerian Asisat Oshoala haunted her old club with a goal and an assist I n their opening group fixture.

    Arsenal lost for the first time since February as the formidable and prolific LaLiga champions made a fine start to the new 16-team group stage.

    It was a match which pitted two of Europe’s most in-form teams against each other.

    It was one-way traffic from the outset at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, with the quartet of Putellas, Caroline Graham Hansen, Oshoala and Caldentey causing all sorts of problems.

    The hosts were creative going forward and launched wave after wave of attacks while dominating possession.

    They immediately hunted in packs to recover the ball on the occasions it was lost.

    Arsenal goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger was called into action early to push wide Hansen’s effort and Oshoala fired a low diagonal shot narrowly beyond the far post.

    Marta Torrejon was next to test Zinsberger, but the Gunners managed to hold out until just past the 30-minute mark.

    This was when Zinsberger got down to push out Oshoala’s low shot at her near post, only for Caldentey to react quickest to collect the loose ball and slot in from close range.

    Oshoala lashed into the side netting before the dominant FC Barcelona did manage to double their lead just before the interval.

    This was after Oshoala drove down the right flank and into the penalty box before cutting back for UEFA Women’s Player of the Year Putellas to guide home.

    Things only got worse for Arsenal immediately after half-time, with Oshoala easily racing away from Jennifer Beattie and picking up a fine through ball before coolly finishing for FC Barcelona’s third.

    Vivianne Miedema’s scuffed effort was easily held by returning FC Barcelona goalkeeper Sandra Panos before Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall made a triple change.

    He replaced his front three as Tobin Heath, Nikita Parris and Caitlin Foord were all introduced at once.

    Zinsberger saved from the dangerous Hansen with her legs and the confident Caldentey narrowly missed picking out the top corner from distance.

    But Arsenal began to enjoy more success after the changes, with U.S legend Heath shooting wide and Parris seeing an effort cleared off the line by Mapi Leon.

    This was after FC Barcelona substitute Martens had hit the side netting with a great chance just minutes after coming on.

    Arsenal did reduce the deficit and provided a glimmer of hope of a late comeback when Heath’s excellent free-kick from the right bounced in off Norwegian midfielder Frida Maanum.

    However, Martens would not be denied as she went close again before then finding the back of the net.

    She was sent clear in behind England defender Leah Williamson before nonchalantly lifting the ball over a committed Zinsberger.

    FC Barcelona Women pressed hard to add even more gloss to a one-sided scoreline and Zinsberger made a superb point-blank stop to deny Irene Paredes.

    Bruna Vilamala then headed narrowly wide.

    Jordan Nobbs conceded a stoppage-time penalty kick with a reckless sliding challenge on Putellas, who could not make it five as Zinsberger made a fine save.

  • Oshoala scores and assists in Barca win

    Oshoala scores and assists in Barca win

    Asisat Oshoala scored and provided an assist to help Barcelona earn a 4-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in Saturday’s Spanish Primera Iberdrola game at Ciudad Deportiva Rayo Vallecano.

    Having found the net in consecutive outings against Fortuna Hjorring and Valencia, the Nigeria international earned her 13th league start and went on to continue her fine goalscoring form in the game.

    The forward’s effort has also helped Barcelona to extend their fine winning run, securing the 20th victory of the season, ahead of the Women’s Champions League clash with Manchester City.

    Barcelona raced into an early lead in the 16th minute of the encounter when Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic netted for the visitors.

    Vicky Losada played Oshoala through to double the lead two minutes after the half-hour mark against Vallecano.

    After the break, Oshoala teed up Kheira Hamraoui to extend Barcelona’s lead in the 54th minute before Caroline Graham Hansen assisted Lieke Martens to wrap up the win a minute from time.

    Nigeria’s Oshoala featured for 69 minutes of the encounter before being replaced by Aitana Bonmati and grabbed her 15th league goals in 19 games for Barcelona this season.

    Besides scoring in three consecutive matches since ending her six-game drought against Fortuna, the Super Falcons captain has scored 19 goals in 28 matches across all competitions.

    The latest victory keeps Barcelona 12 points clear at the top of the Iberdrola table after gathering 60 points from 20 games this term, with two matches in hand.

    Beyond scoring, Oshoala will hope to continue her superb displays in front of goal when Barcelona battle Manchester City in the Champions League Round of 16 on March 24.

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