Archives Tag: Asisat Oshoala
Top 10 Sporting Individuals of the Year
April 19, 2022
As we bid farewell to 2023, a year filled with challenges and triumphs, let’s take a moment to celebrate the remarkable achievements of some of Nigeria’s brightest sporting individuals across various sports. From the world of football to athletics, and basketball, these individuals have left an indelible mark on the global stage. Read more … Continue reading Top 10 Sporting Individuals of the Year
Nigeria Shines Bright at the 2023 CAF Awards
April 19, 2022
In a triumphant night for Nigerian football at the 2023 CAF Awards, the nation secured four prestigious victories, marking a momentous end to the footballing year. Read more about Sports 1. Best Female National Team Award The Nigerian female national team, Super Falcons, celebrated a well-deserved victory, clinching the Best Female National Team award, … Continue reading Nigeria Shines Bright at the 2023 CAF Awards
Oshoala Secures Sixth CAF Female Player of the Year Award
April 19, 2022
In a remarkable achievement, Super Falcons and Barcelona prolific forward, Asisat Oshoala, has once again been crowned the CAF Female Player of the Year for 2023. This marks her incredible sixth win, further solidifying her status as the greatest female footballer in the history of African football. Read more about Sports Oshoala’s illustrious journey … Continue reading Oshoala Secures Sixth CAF Female Player of the Year Award
Asisat Oshoala Makes History at the FIFA Women’s World Cup
April 19, 2022
In a thrilling encounter at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Super Falcons of Nigeria showcased their prowess and determination by securing a hard-fought victory against host nation Australia. Amidst the celebratory atmosphere, one name shone brightly – Asisat Oshoala, the Super Sub, who etched her name in history as the first African player … Continue reading Asisat Oshoala Makes History at the FIFA Women’s World Cup
Super Falcons Triumph Over Australia in Thrilling Encounter
April 19, 2022
In a thrilling and action-packed encounter, the Super Falcons of Nigeria displayed their resilience and determination as they secured a remarkable victory against the host, Australia, in the second round of group-stage games. After an impressive draw against Canada in their opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, the Falcons gave their … Continue reading Super Falcons Triumph Over Australia in Thrilling Encounter
Four Nigerian Women That Made Sporting History In One Week
April 19, 2022
In the space of one week, four Nigerian women have achieved feats that brought some form of respite to the nation in the midst of a tension-ridden political climate. Read more about Sports Asisat Oshoala set the ball rolling on the 21st of June, 2021 when she won the African Player of the year; her … Continue reading Four Nigerian Women That Made Sporting History In One Week
Oshoala Wins Fifth Africa Women’s Footballer Of The Year Award
April 19, 2022
The former Super Falcons captain wins the award despite an injury-troubled campaign. Read more about Sports Super Falcons of Nigeria and FC Barcelona Femini forward Asisat Oshoala, made history on the night of Thursday, July 21, 2022, after becoming the first African football player to win the Africa Women’s Player of the Year award five … Continue reading Oshoala Wins Fifth Africa Women’s Footballer Of The Year Award
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Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Extends Barca Contract
April 19, 2022
Oshoala has been in superlative form for the European champions. Super Falcons of Nigeria captain, Asisat Oshoala, has renewed her contract with Spanish football heavyweights, FC Barcelona Femini. Oshoala who is currently nursing an injury shared pictures of her contract renewal signing on her social media platforms on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Her new deal … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Extends Barca Contract
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Weekend Sports Roundup: Aruna Quadri Sets African Table Tennis Record
April 19, 2022
Legendary Nigerian table tennis star Aruna Quadri made history over the weekend after being ranked 11th in the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rankings. Aruna is the first African to attain this height in the history of world table tennis, beating his November 2021 record when he moved from 17th spot to 13th spot. Read … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Aruna Quadri Sets African Table Tennis Record
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Weekend Sports Roundup: Kamaru Usman Beats Colby To Retain UFC Title
April 19, 2022
Nigerian Ultimate Fighting Champion (UFC) Kamaru Usman made the waves over the weekend after beating Colby Covington by unanimous decision to retain his UFC welterweight title at UFC 268 on Saturday, November 6, 2021, in New York. The win improved Usman’s tally to 20-1-0 as he has emerged victorious in his last 19 fights … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Kamaru Usman Beats Colby To Retain UFC Title
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Morocco 2022: Oshoala Confident About Falcons’ Chances
April 19, 2022
Nigerian footballer Asisat Oshoala has said the country’s national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, are prepared for their 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations two-legged qualifier against the Black Queens of Ghana. Nigeria will play host to their West African neighbours on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos … Continue reading Morocco 2022: Oshoala Confident About Falcons’ Chances
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Weekend Sports RoundUp: Taiwo Awoniyi Bags A Brace
April 19, 2022
Kelechi Iheanacho hit the headlines last weekend after scoring on his first English Premier League start for Leicester City this season. Popular amongst his Nigerian fans as ‘Senior Man Kelz,’ the Super Eagles forward did not disappoint pundits who have been questioning why Leicester manager, Brendan Rodgers, prefers to start him from the bench … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: Taiwo Awoniyi Bags A Brace
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Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Named Best African Woman Player Of The Decade
April 19, 2022
The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) has named Super Falcons of Nigeria and FC Barcelona Femini of Spain forward, Asisat Oshoala, as the Best African Woman Player of the Decade from 2011-2020. Read more about Sports The organization (IFFHS) which was established by Alfredo Pöge in Leipzig, Germany, on March 27, … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Named Best African Woman Player Of The Decade
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Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Nominated For 2020 UEFA Fans’ Team Of The Year
April 19, 2022
Reigning African Women’s Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, is set to bag more award to her collection after being nominated by European football governing body, UEFA, for the 2020 UEFA Fans’ Team Of The Year. The four-time Africa Women’s Footballer of the Year who plies her trade with European football powerhouse, FC Barcelona … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Nominated For 2020 UEFA Fans’ Team Of The Year
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Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Slams CAF For AWCON Cancellation
April 19, 2022
Following the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to cancel the 2020 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON), Super Falcons of Nigeria and reigning Africa Women’s Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala has expressed her disappointment at the decision of the African football ruling body.  Oshoala who has won the AWCON on … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Slams CAF For AWCON Cancellation
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