Asisat Oshoala Debunks Retirement Rumour
Reports claiming that Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has announced her retirement from international football have been dismissed as false.
A viral post on Monday morning, allegedly from an unverified social media account named “Rooney FC,” suggested that the six-time African Player of the Year would quit international football after the ongoing 2024/25 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Some online platforms quickly picked up the story without verification.
However, SportsRation has confirmed that Oshoala has made no such announcement and is fully focused on helping Nigeria win a record-extending 10th WAFCON title. The Super Falcons face a tough semi-final clash against South Africa on Wednesday, and Oshoala remains determined to lead the charge for victory.
Oshoala has not released any official statement on retirement through her verified social media accounts. The false news has now been debunked by credible close sources.
Oshoala, who opened Nigeria’s scoring at the tournament with a quick goal against Tunisia in the group stage, is regarded as one of Africa’s greatest female footballers. With six CAF Women’s Player of the Year titles to her name, she continues to be a key figure for both club and country.
“There is no retirement announcement from Oshoala. She is focused on WAFCON and the task ahead,” a source close to the forward told SportsRation.
