Asisat Oshoala has claimed her sixth CAF Women’s Player of the Year award, setting a new record and solidifying her status as one of Africa’s football legends.
The 29-year-old Nigerian icon, who dazzled on the field with Barcelona, emerged victorious at the awards gala in Marrakech, beating tough competitors Thembi Kgatlana of South Africa and Barbara Banda of Zambia.
Oshoala’s outstanding contributions to Barcelona’s success last season, where she notched an impressive 27 goals across all competitions, played a pivotal role in securing her sixth CAF Women’s Player of the Year title.
As Barcelona’s top scorer, she played an instrumental role in their Primera Division title retention and the historic Champions League triumph in Turin, overcoming Lyon in the process.
FC Robo’s Emmanuel Osahon, commenting on Oshoala’s win, acknowledged her exceptional achievements both at the club and international levels.
He noted her stellar performance in the World Cup and Champions League, emphasizing that Oshoala’s contributions have been unparalleled.
Osahon highlighted that the contest for the award was substantial, but Oshoala’s achievements in major competitions set her apart.
“It is a contest but you know, at the same time, the people that are contesting on the paper and the field, Asisat Oshoala has achieved more.
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If you look at the World Cup, the Champions League, and the club level, her club is the best in the world if I am not mistaken, she has done better to deserve the award this time.
Performance in the World Cup, Nigeria is supposed to be congratulated because if you look at their performance in the AFCON, you’ll think they can’t even pass the group stage in the World Cup.
They did well and when they were about to lose, they lost gallantly. So, it is a contest but not a strong one.”
Oshoala’s feat not only places her above the competition but also marks her as the first female player to receive the highest goalscorer award in the Spanish top flight, a testament to her consistent excellence.
With this latest honour, Asisat Oshoala cements her legacy as one of the most decorated and influential figures in African women’s football history.
