Asisat Oshoala: Super Falcons star returns as Barcelona Femeni defeats Juventus to win Gamper

Oshoala made her return as Barcelona Femeni recorded a 5-0 win against Juventus in the Gamper trophy match played on Thursday, August 25, 2023. (Twitter/Barcelona Femeni)

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Asisat Oshoala: Super Falcons star returns as Barcelona Femeni defeats Juventus to win Gamper

Tosin Abayomi • 06:25 - 25.08.2023

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala returns as Barcelona Femeni defeats Juventus to win Gamper.

Super Falcons of Nigeria star Asisat Oshoala is back with Barcelona Femeni.

Oshoala returns to Barcelona Femeni after her exploits for the Super Falcons at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Asisat Oshoala for Super Falcons at the World Cup

Oshoala started the game as the Super Falcons of Nigeria played out a draw against Olympic Champions Canada in their first group game.

The 28-year-old Oshoala came off the bench as the Super Falcons produced an upset win against co-hosts Australia in their second group game.

She started the final group game as the Super Falcons settled for a draw against the Republic of Ireland.

In their round of 16 against the Lioness of England, Oshoala returned to the bench and did not get to take a penalty as they crashed out.

Oshoala played a pivotal role as the Super Falcons finished 10th out of 32 teams at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Asisat Oshoala returns to Barcelona

Oshoala returned to Nigeria with some Super Falcons contingents.

Oshoala made her entry into the game for Barcelona Femeni in the 70th minute and impressed despite returning to the team recently. (Instagram/Barcelona Femeni)
Oshoala made her entry into the game for Barcelona Femeni in the 70th minute and impressed despite returning to the team recently. (Instagram/Barcelona Femeni)

During her stay in Nigeria, Oshoala visited Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Oshoala has since returned to Barcelona spotted doing some workouts.

Asisat Oshoala for Barcelona against Juventus

In their round of 16 against the Lioness of England, Oshoala returned to the bench and did not get to take a penalty as they crashed out. (Instagram/Barcelona Femeni)
In their round of 16 against the Lioness of England, Oshoala returned to the bench and did not get to take a penalty as they crashed out. (Instagram/Barcelona Femeni)

Oshoala did not get the playful beating Super Falcons star Toni Payne got on her return to Sevilla.

Oshoala made her return as Barcelona Femeni recorded a 5-0 win against Juventus in the Gamper trophy match played on Thursday, August 25, 2023.

Caroline Graham Hansen scored the first, Lenzini scored an own goal for the second while Bruna Vilamala made it three for the reigning European champions.

Super Falcons of Nigeria star Asisat Oshoala is back with Barcelona Femeni. (Credit-Twitter/Barcelona)
Super Falcons of Nigeria star Asisat Oshoala is back with Barcelona Femeni. (Credit-Twitter/Barcelona)

Vicky Losada made it four while Mapi León scored the fifth to wrap up an impressive victory.

Oshoala made her entry into the game for Barcelona Femeni in the 70th minute and impressed despite returning to the team recently.

Oshoala will return to action when Barcelona Femeni takes on Club America in their next friendly fixture scheduled for Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

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