Oshoala Scores in 7 Goal Thriller as Bay FC Falls to Barcelona

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala found the back of the net against her former team, Barcelona Femeni, during a friendly match where her current club, Bay FC, lost 5-2. Oshoala opened the scoring for Bay FC in the 17th minute with a precise low shot but showed restraint in her celebration out of respect for Barcelona, where she played for five years.

Despite the early lead, Barcelona regained control and asserted their dominance in the match. Oshoala only featured in the first half of the game, after which Barcelona turned the tide in their favour.

Editorial

Asisat Oshoala’s ability to score against her former club, Barcelona, in a 7 goal friendly match thriller speaks volumes about her consistency and talent. For Bay FC, her early goal set a positive tone, and while the final result was a 5-2 defeat, Oshoala’s contribution shows she remains a force to be reckoned with on the global football stage.

Scoring against a team like Barcelona is no small feat, especially given their stature in women’s football. Oshoala, having spent five successful years with the Spanish giants, demonstrated her professionalism and respect by playing down her celebration. It’s this level of humility and excellence that makes her not just a star for her club but also an icon for Nigerian football.

Oshoala’s career trajectory continues to inspire young Nigerian and African footballers. Her ability to adapt to new challenges, score crucial goals, and maintain her position among the elite in women’s football is a testament to her work ethic and skill. While Bay FC may have lost the match, Oshoala’s early goal and overall performance signal she will be a key player as they progress through the season.

For Nigerian football fans, Oshoala’s continued success abroad serves as a reminder of the country’s growing influence in global women’s football. Her goalscoring prowess, even against her former club, should motivate other players to believe that they too can shine on the international stage.

Did You Know?

1. Asisat Oshoala spent five years at Barcelona, winning multiple league titles and the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
2. Oshoala is a five time African Women’s Footballer of the Year, solidifying her status as one of the best players from the continent.
3. Bay FC is a new women’s football club based in California, USA, and was founded in 2023.
4. Oshoala became the first African player to score in a UEFA Women’s Champions League final in 2019, playing for Barcelona.
5. Barcelona Femeni is considered one of the most dominant teams in women’s football, having won multiple domestic and international titles.