Oshoala Retires From Super Falcons

Asisat Oshoala, Nigeria’s football legend and six-time African Player of the Year, has announced her retirement from the national team, the Super Falcons

This is coming ahead of Tuesday’s semi-final clash between Nigeria and South Africa at the ongoing 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Casablanca, Morocco.

The former Barcelona Femeni forward announced her retirement from international duties for Nigeria on Facebook on Monday, stressing that it was a necessary step to pave the way for emerging talents to shine on the global stage.

“At 30, with six African Women’s Best Player awards, I will bow out to start a new chapter after WAFCON 2024/25,” she wrote on Facebook.

She continued: “Thank you for your unwavering support. I’m forever grateful for the love and sacrifices shared with me through this journey.”

Her relentless drive, goal-scoring prowess, and global impact have made her a role model for countless young athletes across the continent.

She opened the scoring for Nigeria at the ongoing WAFCON when she scored against Tunisia after just four minutes in the opening Group B match.

Oshoala’s career is adorned with a record six CAF Women’s Player of the Year titles (2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2023), making her the most decorated player in the history of African women’s football.

A product of Nigerian grassroots football, Oshoala burst onto the global scene with a breakout performance at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, where she won both the Golden Boot and Golden Ball.

Since then, she has featured prominently in multiple senior World Cups and Olympic Games, representing Nigeria with distinction.

Beyond her on-field brilliance, Oshoala is also a fellow of Rooney FC, a platform supporting football talent development and advocacy.

Her influence has extended beyond sport, inspiring a generation of African girls to dream big.

As Nigeria eyes a record-extending 10th WAFCON title, Oshoala will hope to cap off her international career with yet another trophy—one final flourish for a true legend of the game.