Oshoala wins 5th CAF Women’s Player Of Year Award

Asisat Oshoala with CAF President

Super Falcons and Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala on Thursday night won her fifth African Women’s Player of the Year award at the CAF awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco.

She beat the likes of Cameroonian Ajara Nchout Njoya and Grace Chanda of Zambia to claim the top prize.

It will be the fifth time for Oshoala to be named Africa’s best women’s player and she has now surpassed Perpetua Nkwocha with this year’s award.

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Oshoala withdrew from WAFCON 2022 in Morocco after suffering an ankle injury in the opening match 2-1 defeat to Bayana Bayana of South Africa.

Oshoala finished top scorer in the Liga Iberdrola with 20 goals in 19 appearances to become the first African to win the Pichichi award in Spain.

An emotional Oshoala said it was a historic night for her as she dedicated the award to Nigeria’s women national team, the Super Falcons.

“It’s a historic night for me and I want to thank everyone who has helped me in my career. The 2021/2022 season was really though for me as an individual.

“This year made me realise that if you don’t fall, you don’t know the power of comeback.

“Thanks to my teammates at Barcelona FC and my national team, the Super Falcons, for showing Africa how resilient you can be during the semi-finals against Morocco on Monday.

“I dedicate this award to the Super Falcons,” Oshoala said.