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  • Rivers Angels Asisat Oshoala prepared for AWC

    Rivers Angels Asisat Oshoala prepared for AWC

    RIVERS Angels new poster girl Asisat Oshoala is one of the 30 players that have been summoned to the national team camp ahead of the African Women Championship(AWC) which begins in Namibia next month.

    Few weeks ago, the offensive all-rounder was in the spotlight after her seven goals contributed to the Falconets qualification for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup finals.

    And the Golden Ball and Golden Shoe winner of the competition held in Canada has borrowed the motto from the Girls Guide, saying she is prepared for the start of camping despite recently appearing for the Nigeria Under 20s.

    “I went to the African Women Championship two years ago, and I played a game against Ivory Coast. I have been part of the senior national team in the past, I played the qualifiers against Rwanda.

    “Yes, I am prepared to join the camp. It is my work and I am prepared for the competition,”Asisat Oshoala told allnigeriasoccer.com.

    The 19 – year – old is studying offers from clubs overseas, and she has dropped a big hint that she will switch clubs after the AWC ends.

    “There are teams abroad that want me but I want to remain with Rivers Angels until the end of the season. After the AWC, I will sit down with my agent and consider the options available, ” she concluded.

    From the 30 players that were told to report at Serob Hotel Abuja on Sunday, 14 are from Rivers Angels including Gloria Ofoegbu and Uchechi Sunday.

    List Of invited players

    GOALKEEPERS: Ibubeleye Whyte (Rivers Angels),Precious Dede (Ibom Queens),Charity John (Rivers Angels), Juliet Obi (State House FC),Ohieriaku Christy (Oshogbo Queens)

    DEFENDERS:  Blessing Edoho (Pelican Stars),Ebere Ngozi (Rivers Angels),Mariam Ibrahim (Nasarawa Amazons), Josephine Chukwunonye (Rivers Angels), Onome Ebi (FK Minsk,Belarus), Osinachi Ohale (Houston Dash,USA), Ugochi Njoku (Rivers Angels),Gloria Ofoegbu (Rivers Angels),Sarah Nnodim (Delta Queens)

    MIDFIELDERS: Ngozi Okobi (Delta Queens), Onyinyechi Ohadugha (Rivers Angels), Chiwendu Ihezuo (Pelican Stars), Stella Mbachu (Rivers Angels), Asisat Oshoala (Rivers Angels),Cecilia Nku (Rivers Angels), Evelyn Nwabuoku (Rivers Angels), Halimat Ayinde (Delta Queens), Loveth Ayila (Rivers Angels), Gloria Iroka (Rivers Angels), Rosemary Okezie (Nasarawa Amazon).

    ATTACKERS: Desire Oparanozie (En Avent De Guingamp,France) , Francisca Ordega (Pitea IFF,Sweden),  Esther Sunday (FK Minsk,Belarus), Uchechi Sunday (Rivers Angels), Pepetua Nkwocha (Sunana SK,Sweden)

  • Abike Dabiri fetes Asisat Oshoala

    Abike Dabiri fetes Asisat Oshoala

    The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, is reputed for walking the talk on any issue that captures her attention. Unlike most Nigerian politicians, she seems to detest building castles in the air. She would go to any length to demonstrate her passion for humanity. Little wonder she was appointed the chair of the House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora.

    Last Thursday presented the broadcaster-turned-politician an opportunity to feed a young heroine with her milk of kindness. She organised a reception for an illustrious daughter of Ikorodu, Asisat Oshoala, whose exploits at the just concluded FIFA Under-20 Women World Cup, hosted by Canada, earned her the much coveted Most Valuable Player award. The Falconets striker was hosted by Hon. Dabiri-Erewa at the Ikorodu Town Hall.

    It will be recalled that Oshoala also won the Golden Boot, having scored seven goals and provided two assists at the tourney. The event saw many notable indigenes of Ikorodu in attendance as Abike extolled the virtues of the shinning soccer star. Abike vowed to do everything within her power to make sure that Asisat realises her full potential.

  • Oshoala regrets World Cup loss

    Oshoala regrets World Cup loss

    Falconets star, Asisat Oshoala has expressed regrets at her failure to win the trophy for Nigeria following the 0-1 loss to Germany in the final of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Sunday.

    Oshoala, who was picked as the Best Player of the tournament and emerged the highest goal scorer with seven goals, said she is unhappy despite her remarkable personal achievement in Canada, Goal reports.

    The Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt forward said her side was not destined to win the final after putting up an impressive display against the organised Germans.

    “Everybody played their hearts out, our performance was great. I am very impressed. There was cohesion among us but we played [against] one of the best teams, missed our chances to score. It wasn’t our day,” Oshoala told Goal.

    “I made a promise to do well and show myself to the world. I achieved that and I want to thank my mates for helping me fulfil my dreams, but missing out on the trophy is not what I wanted for my country,” she concluded.