Football
I’m happy to score for Barcelona—-Oshoala
Super Falcons, Asisat Oshoala has reflected on Barcelona Femenino’s Uefa Champions League final defeat to Lyon Feminines this past weekend, National Daily learnt.
Ballon d’Or holder Ada Hegerberg scored a first-half hat-trick for Lyon who clinched a 4-1 win at Groupama Arena.
Oshoala, who joined the Spanish giants on-loan from Dalian Quanjian in January, scored a late consolation after emerging off the bench – becoming the first African to play and score in the Women’s showpiece.
“This is a big achievement and I am very proud despite the defeat,” she revealed recently.
“To also become the first Nigerian and first Barcelona player to score in the final is something I really appreciate.
“As a female footballer this is the stuff of dreams and something you can only imagine, but I thank God and FC Barcelona for making me fulfil this.”
The 24-year-old is set to star for the Super Falcons at the 2019 World Cup in France. Nigeira are pooled in a group alongside hosts France South Korea and Norway.
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