Asisat Oshoala goes level with Ons Jabeur as No. 1 most followed African female athlete on Instagram
Nigerian football star, Asisat Oshoala has once again captured attention with her latest achievement on social media platform, Instagram. SportsRation reports.
The Bay FC forward is very active on social media, with a very funny captions and contributions to trending football topics.
With a remarkable surge in followers on Instagram, Oshoala has reaffirmed her status as one of the most influential African female athletes globally.
Oshoala’s journey to social media stardom has been remarkable.
Recently, she surpassed 1.3 million followers on Instagram, a milestone that places her on par with Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur as the most followed African female athlete on the platform.
While Jabeur maintains a slight edge in followers, with over 290,000 more than Oshoala, this accomplishment underscores Oshoala’s widespread appeal and impact beyond the football field.
Her meteoric rise in social media following coincided with major events like the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, where she saw a surge from 1.2 to 1.3 million followers.
Notably, Oshoala’s following crossed the 1 million mark last year during the same period.
This latest milestone solidifies Oshoala’s position as not only the most followed Nigerian female footballer but also as a trailblazer for African women in sports.
Her influence extends far beyond football stadiums where she holds sway as the reigning CAF Women’s Player of the year to her massive off-the-field social media prescence.
