Super Falcons and Barça Femeni’s top scorer Asisat Oshoala has expressed his joy at being nominated for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award.
Super Falcons striker and 2023 Ballon d’Or candidate Asisat Oshoala has expressed his happiness at being nominated for the 2023 Ballon d’Or, reports Soccernet.ng I am.
The 28-year-old striker led Barça Femeni to another Ligue F victory, finishing third in the goalscoring table behind Spaniard Alba Redondo and Zambian Rachel Kundananji.
Asisat scored 21 goals in the league and assisted his teammates three times. Redondo scored his 27th goal and Kundanji his 25th.
With a spirited performance off the bench in the 2023 Women’s World Cup against Australia, Asisat led the Super Falcons to a come-from-behind victory over the host nation and a place in the Round of 16.
She scored a goal in that match and contributed to the final victory, and her achievements in all aspects were noteworthy.
She scored 27 goals and provided six assists in all competitions and helped the team to a historic treble last season, culminating in winning the UEFA Women’s Champions League before winning the prestigious Ballon d’Or. I am happy to be able to take on the challenge once again.
“I am very happy to be nominated and am excited about what the future holds. It was a tough end to the season, but I think I did my best last year and I worked hard for another year to make it to the nomination list. I’m really happy to be back,” Oshoala told The MTN Super Falcon Show span > .
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Oshoala’s academy in Nigeria brought her to global attention when she was nominated for the prestigious Socrates Ballon d’Or Award for her humanitarian contributions.
Asisat Oshoala Academy (AOA) in Nigeria is committed to providing quality soccer training and life skills education to young girls.
“Of course, this is one of the goals. We can support the upcoming young generation and give them the opportunity to show their talent. That is what is important.” For example, Asisat Oshaora Academies and Foundations. ”
Asisat said that she did not expect her Academy project to be recognized internationally, but she is happy to be able to encourage people with her work.
“I’m so happy that our work is actually showing the world these things and that the world is actually paying attention.” I never expected this to happen. , we have been nominated. I have one for myself too. ”
With two nominations scheduled for the award, which will be held on October 30, 2023, Asisat encouraged listeners to always follow their dreams regardless of the naysayers. She added:
“I am really happy about both nominations. I really hope that this nomination can encourage someone to continue doing what they love and not listen to what others think. ”
“You may be disappointed at some point, but at the end of the day, it’s all about you and the people who actually look up to you.”
From the streets of Lagos to a beacon of inspiration for young girls, Asisat continues to fuel the dreams of young girls who want to become footballers with their achievements on and off the field.
