Asisat Oshoala to face former club Barcelona in exciting friendly match
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala is set for an emotional return to FC Barcelona as she prepares to face her former club in a highly anticipated friendly match.
The African Player of the Year, who scored 85 goals in 101 appearances for Barcelona, will now showcase her skills with Bay FC in the NWSL. Oshoala has been making headlines in the United States, and this game will be a poignant reunion with her past.
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Bay FC CEO Brady Stewart expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming match, stating, “Bay FC is building a global sports franchise grounded in the Bay Area. Both Bay FC and FC Barcelona are committed to growing women’s soccer here and abroad. The match will feature an unparalleled amount of talent with World Cup Champions and national team players across numerous countries, so we encourage fans to purchase tickets early as we anticipate tickets will be flying off the site.”
The friendly match is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, at Bay FC’s new home ground, PayPal Park in San Jose.
Oshoala has been a key player for Bay FC, scoring their first-ever NWSL goal and continuing to make a significant impact on the field.
