Asisat Oshoala is a Nigerian professional footballer, born on October 9, 1994, in Ikorodu, Lagos State. She is widely recognized as one of Africa’s most successful female footballers. Oshoala began her football career at a local club in Lagos before joining the Nigerian Women’s League with Rivers Angels.
Her international breakthrough came in 2014, when she was named the best player and top scorer at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. This performance earned her the African Women’s Player of the Year award. Oshoala has since won this prestigious award multiple times, solidifying her status as one of the continent’s top athletes.
She has played for various European clubs, including Liverpool and Arsenal in England, but her most successful stint has been with FC Barcelona Femeni, where she helped the team win several domestic and international titles, including the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Known for her pace, power, and goal-scoring abilities, Oshoala has become a key player for both her club and the Nigerian national team, the Super Falcons, with whom she has won multiple Africa Women’s Cup of Nations titles.
Beyond her football achievements, Oshoala is an advocate for youth development and girls’ participation in sports. She founded the Asisat Oshoala Foundation, which focuses on empowering young girls through education and sports