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Super Falcons stars, Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade and Monday Gift visited the governor at the Lagos House in Marina.
The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide SanwoOlu has acknowledged that Super Falcons Star, Asisat Oshoala is truly 'Agba Baller'.
SanwoOlu acknowledged this when the trio of Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade, and Monday Gift paid a courtesy visit to the governor at the Lagos House in Marina.
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Asisat Oshoala made history at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup during Nigeria’s 3-2 win against Australia.
Oshoala, a 63rd-minute substitute at Brisbane Stadium, scored Nigeria's third goal in the 72nd minute, helping her team to a 3-2 victory over the Matildas.
She wrote her name in the history books, becoming the first Nigerian player (male or female) to score at three different FIFA World Cups.
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Why is Asisat Oshoala called Agba Baller?
'Agba Baller' is an indigenous salutation used for Oshoala to salute her spectacular performance which in the Yoruba language means veteran football star.
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In 2022, Barcelona, on their official Twitter handle, saluted the Nigerian star as ‘Agba baller,’ after she scored twice and bagged two assists as Barcelona thrashed Benfica in a record-breaking 9-0 victory in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Asisat has won the African Women’s Footballer of the Year for a record five times. (2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022) and she has been reckoned with the name.
SanwoOlu celebrates Asisat Oshoala
While acknowledging Asisat Oshoala's contribution to the game of football, Governor SanwoOlu also celebrated the Super Falcons star's incredible feats at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
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He said, " I still have the picture we took during the Covid visit and truly you are Agba baller.
"Asisat Oshoala who came in company of Rasheedat Ajibade and Monday Gift, came to pay us a courtesy visit. The Super Falcons’ incredible run at the FIFA Women's World Cup has ignited a new era of enthusiasm for women's football in Nigeria.
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Rasheedat just returned fresh from the FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and Australia.
"Their achievements on the field and the unity they brought to our nation are truly remarkable. We will continue to empower and encourage our female athletes, and also work towards a brighter future for women's football in Nigeria.
"A big thank you to these amazing ladies for their visit, and for the gifts of the clubs jerseys."
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The Super Falcons will begin their quest for next year's Olympic next month.
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