Asisat Lamina Oshoala MON, born October 9, 1994, is a famous Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for FC Barcelona women team and the Nigeria women’s national team. She is recogniszed as one of the best female footballers in the world and one of the greatest African female footballers of all time. Asisat Oshoala has won the African Women’s Footballer of the Year award a record five times.
Asisat Oshoala Bio:
| Full Name: | Asisat Oshoala |
| Date of Birth: | October 9, 1994 |
| Place of Birth: | Ikorodu |
| State of Origin: | Lagos State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Footballer |
| Net Worth: | $3 million |
| Husband/Boyfriend: | Not Married |
Early Life and Education
Asisat Oshoala is a prominent Nigerian female footballer who was born in Ikorodu, Lagos State on October 9, 1994.
She attended Air Force Primary School in Victoria Island, Lagos for her primary school education before proceeding to Aunty Ayo International School in Ikoyi, Lagos for her secondary school education.
Asisat Oshoala recalls that her parents were unsupportive when she made the decision to drop out of school and pursue a career in football.
Career
Asisat Oshoala previously showcased her football prowess in various clubs, including English clubs Arsenal and Liverpool, Chinese club Dalian, and Nigerian clubs Rivers Angels and FC Robo.
She achieved significant success in her career, winning the 2015 FA Women’s Cup with Arsenal, two league championships and a cup title with Dalian, and the 2019–20 Copa de la Reina and 2019–20 Supercopa de España Femenina with Barcelona.
Notably, Asisat made history as the first African (and Nigerian) player to score a goal in a UEFA Women’s Champions League final.
She has been instrumental in Barcelona’s journey, helping them reach the semi-finals three consecutive times and one final.
On May 16, 2021, she became the first African woman to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy when Barcelona defeated Chelsea 4–0 in the finals.
In the subsequent season, she made more groundbreaking achievements, becoming the first African woman to win the Primera División’s Pichichi Trophy and being nominated for the prestigious Ballon d’Or in August 2022.
Asisat’s exceptional talent was evident from an early age, as she emerged as the highest goal scorer at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup and was named the best player of the tournament.
She continued to excel with the Super Falcons team, earning recognition as the best player and the second top goalscorer in the 2014 African Women’s Championship.
Her contributions to football and her achievements did not go unnoticed, as she was honored with the Member of the Order of the Niger title by President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan in September 2014.
Additionally, in 2021, she was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. In her local parlance, Asisat is fondly referred to as “Àgba Baller,” meaning “Legendary Footballer,” reflecting the respect and admiration she has earned throughout her remarkable career.
Asisat Oshoala Net Worth
Asisat Oshoala is a Nigerian professional female footballer who has a net worth of $3 million.
Personal Life
Asisat Oshoala has a daughter named Chacha Omeruo although she is not married and has not the identity of the child’s daughter.
