Superstar player, Asisat Oshoala has been named the 2022 African Women’s Player of the Year at the CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat on 21st July.
Asisat becomes the first African to receive this accolade for the fifth time, overtaking Perpetua Nkwocha who claimed the honour four times.
Asisat is also the fourth Nigerian to land the women’s version of the award, following in the footsteps of Mercy Akide (2001), Nkwocha (2004, 2005, 2010 & 2011), and Cynthia Uwak (2006 & 2007).
The 2021/2022 campaign was arguably Oshoala’s best yet as she played a key role in her Spanish side’s treble charge, the Spanish Women’s Super-Cup, Copa de la Reina, and the Primera Division.
Asisat missed a couple of matches due to injury, but that did not stop her from emerging as the league’s joint-top scorer after scoring 20 goals in 19 league appearances.
The striker has been recognized after playing a key role in Barcelona’s title-winning season in Spain.
Congratulations Asisat.
