Tag: ASISAT OSHOALA
How Asisat Oshoala silenced critics of her China move
When Asisat Oshoala moved to China early last year, the general notion was that the 23-year-old's career had reached a standstill.
Prior to her switch...
Ighalo celebrates Africa Women’s best, Oshoala
Super Eagles star, Odion Ighalo, has applauded compatriot, Asisat Oshoala, following her emergence as Africa Women's Player of the Year for 2017.
For the third time...
Nigerians frustrated over CAF awards snub
Nigerians were clearly not too pleased by the country's poor showing at Thursday's Aiteo/CAF Awards.
Asisat Oshoala and Junior Ajayi were the only two recognised...
BREAKING: Salah named 2017 CAF Africa Player of the Year
Egypt and Liverpool star, Mohamed Salah, has been named CAF Africa Player of the Year for 2017.
"It's an honour to be nominated and be between...
Victor Moses dropped from African Footballer of the Year final three
Nigeria's hopes of a first African Footballer of the Year award in almost two decades were dashed on Monday after Victor Moses was dropped...
4 things birthday girls, Oshoala and Okagbare, have in common
Two of Nigeria's leading sportswomen, Asisat Oshoala and Blessing Okagbare, were a year older on Monday.
While the football star clocked 23, Okagbare raced her...
NFF, AY, others celebrate Asisat Oshoala at 23
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and popular comedian, Ayo Makun, better known as AY, led the tributes in honour of Super Falcons star, Asisat...
Riyad Mahrez dethrones Aubameyang as African Player of the Year
Algeria forward, Riyad Mahrez, has capped an improbable year by clinching the 2016 Glo/CAF African Player of the Year award.
The 25-year-old saw-off competition from...
Nigeria beat Cameroon to win 8th AWCON
A late goal from Desire Oparanozie was all it took for Nigeria to win the 2016 women's Africa Cup of Nations (AWCON) for an...
4 hottest Super Falcons players on parade in Cameroon
Nigeria's Super Falcons are on course to clinch their 10th Africa Women Cup of Nations title after beating South Africa 1-0 in the semi-finals...