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Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has attributed her excellence and dominance in African women’s football to her unwavering commitment to consistency throughout her career, reports Soccernet.ng.
Oshoala’s historic sixth CAF Player of the Year award speaks volumes. This is the latest addition to her illustrious collection. She was awarded the prestigious honor at a ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco earlier this month.
Oshoala is used to being in the spotlight as he won the CAF Player of the Year Award in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2022.
This time, the 29-year-old achieved her latest victory over rivals Thembi Gatlana of South Africa and Barbara Banda of Zambia.
This year, Oshoala showed brilliance at both club and international level.
She was a key figure in Nigeria’s remarkable run to the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, and played a key role in Barcelona’s victory in La Liga and the UEFA Women’s Champions League. ensured victory. The Super Falcons star scored an impressive 21 goals in the league.
At the World Cup earlier this year, former Arsenal attacker Oshoala achieved another milestone by becoming the first African player to score in three World Cup finals. This feat was accomplished in Nigeria’s thrilling 3-2 victory over co-hosts Australia.
At a homecoming event held in her honor on Monday, Oshoala, who trades with Barcelona Feminine, attributed her continued excellence to a simple but profound principle: a deep love for the game. He said that there is.
Mr. Oshoala said this at the event. “I love my job, I love what I do, and I try to be consistent, but it’s actually one of the hardest jobs.
“This requires dedication. Every day I tell myself I want to be better than I was yesterday.”
Oshoala, who has scored five goals in eight league matches, is spending the festival season in Nigeria as the Spanish Women’s League is on a mid-season break.
