FIFA celebrates Asisat Oshoala’s 2014 heroics
World football’s governing body, FIFA, has paid tribute to Nigerian star Asisat Oshoala, celebrating her remarkable performance at the 2014 U-20 Women’s World Cup.
FIFA’s official X account shared a video of Oshoala’s highlights from the tournament, captioning it, “Agba Baller, from the very start.”
Oshoala’s 2014 U-20 World Cup Performance
The video showcased Oshoala’s outstanding contributions during the competition, where she was instrumental in Nigeria’s journey to a second-place finish. Oshoala emerged as the star of the tournament, scoring seven goals and earning both the Golden Boot and Golden Ball as the top scorer and best player, respectively.
Oshoala’s Stellar Career
Following her impressive performance at the youth level, Oshoala has continued to excel in her career. She was part of the Super Falcons team that won the 2014 African Women’s Championship and was named the African Women’s Footballer of the Year for the first time that same year.
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Oshoala made history by becoming the first African player to win the UEFA Women’s Champions League, achieving this feat three times with Barcelona in 2021, 2023, and 2024.
Historic Achievements
Oshoala has been crowned the Best Women’s Player in Africa four times, a record in African women’s football history. Her success on the international stage and her contributions to the Super Falcons and Barcelona have solidified her reputation as one of the greatest African footballers.
FIFA’s celebration of Oshoala’s 2014 heroics is a testament to her impact on the game and her journey from a promising youth player to a global football star.
