Six-time African Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, 30, has called time on her illustrious career with the Super Falcons. 

The former Barcelona Femeni forward announced her retirement from international duties for Nigeria on Facebook on Monday, stressing that it was a necessary step to pave the way for emerging talents to shine on the global stage.

“At 30, with six African Women’s Best Player awards, I will bow out to start a new chapter after WAFCON 2024/25,” she wrote on Facebook. 

She continued: “Thank you for your unwavering support. I’m forever grateful for the love and sacrifices shared with me through this journey.”

Oshoala’s illustrious career is adorned with a record six CAF Women’s Player of the Year titles (2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022 and 2023), making her the most decorated player in the history of African women’s football. 

Her relentless drive, goal-scoring prowess, and global impact have made her a role model for countless young athletes across the continent.

She’s not loud, not everywhere in the media — but everywhere on the pitch! 💪🏾 Blood and sweat from the group stage to the final of #WAFCON2024.

One of the Super Falcons’ midfield engine! Played against South Africa despite discomfort and still rock-solid.

Halimatu Ibrahim Ayinde, give her the flowers she deserves! 🫶
@halimatu.i.ayinde

#brilaxwafcon24

Desiree Ellis has explained why Banyana Banyana lost to Nigeria in the WAFCON 2024 semi-finals. She also commented on the horrific injury to Gabriela Salgado in the game. Details in the comments.

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The spirit of sportsmanship.
Super Falcons Team visit South African Player, Gabriela Salgado at the Mohamed VI hospital Casablanca where she underwent surgery after sustaining an injury in the 2024 WAFCON Semifinal against Nigeria yesterday.

The more painful part is telling her that her team lost at the end. Quick recovery

"A medical practitioner saved Nigeria's life." - Ogechukwu Chime after Michelle Alozie netted the goal that sent Nigeria to the WAFCON final.

Beauty and brain, slaying on the pitch and off the pitch.

No wonder Michelle Alozie once joked with her friends abroad, "that if anything happens to her, Nigerians would come for them." She knows that she is a national treasure.

What's that thing South Africans say again: "No DNA, just RSA...?" We don't do that here, Michelle has got the Naija blood flowing in her veins.

We Are First in Everything—Super Falcons of Nigeria Have Earned Those Badges 🎖

1️⃣. First Team To Produce Top Scorer At WAFCON: Nkiru Okosieme (Golden Boot), 1998.

2️⃣. First Team To Produce WAFCON Player Of The Tournament: Perpetua Nkwocha.

3️⃣. Only Team To Successfully Defend The WAFCON Title: 19982000

4️⃣. Only Team To Reach Semi-Finals In All Previous 12 WAFCON Editions

5️⃣. Most Hat-Tricks Scored In WAFCON History:
Perpetua Nkwocha—4️⃣ (2004, 2006, and twice in 2010)
Asisat Oshoala—2️⃣ (2016 and 2018).

6️⃣. Only Team Never To Lose A WAFCON Final

7️⃣. First Team To Win WAFCON Without Conceding A Goal: 1998—Nigeria scored 28 goals in five matches, conceding NONE:
8-0 vs Morocco
6-0 vs DR Congo
6-0 vs Egypt
6-0 vs Cameroon (semi-final)
2-0 vs Ghana (final)

Latest News
Distractions At Nigeria Women Team At Women Africa Cup in Morocco

Avoid Social Media Distractions... Else Mission X Will Crash - Super Falcons Star Cries

Super Falcons legend Stella Mbachu wants the Naija ladies at the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco to avoid distractions.

According to the former playmaker, distractions can hinder Mission X; adding that the ladies can return to social post WAFCON.

“What they must avoid now is distraction, especially posting on Facebook. They should concentrate and leave all those distractions. With those things, before they know it, they are out,” Mbachu told PUNCH Sports Extra.

“After winning the trophy, they can do all those. They need all the focus now because the games ahead are more difficult. Every African team are doing well, so there should be no room for distractions. The coach should make sure they concentrate and avoid all forms of distraction from all angles.”
#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024

Player of the Match vs. Botswana
Player of the Match vs. Zambia
Player of the Match vs. South Africa

Nigeria's Rasheedat Ajibade has been unstoppable at WAFCON 😮‍💨

Nigeria 2 vs 1 South Africa 🕺🏾. The Super Falcobs are through to the final of the WAFCON. Congrats QUEENS .
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#nigeria #southafrica #superfalcons #wafcon #totalenergieswafcon2024 #bornwinners

In the end, the Super Falcons triumphed over Banyana Banyana to book their place in the #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 final.