Asisat Oshoala: Super Falcons star bags assist for Barcelona against Club America

Oshoala scored in Barcelona's opening game against Madrid CFF but has not found the back of the net in two games. Image Credit - Twiiter/Barcelona

Asisat Oshoala: Super Falcons star bags assist for Barcelona against Club America

Tosin Abayomi 06:20 - 30.08.2023

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala bags an assist for Barcelona in a 2-0 win against Club America.

Super Falcons of Nigeria star Asisat Oshoala is back on the social media trends.

Oshoala returned to action as Barcelona began their pre-season tour of North America.

Asisat Oshoala bags an assist for Barcelona against Club America

Oshoala was in action for Barcelona Femeni recorded a 2-0 victory against Club America in a pre-season friendly fixture that took place on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

The 28-year-old Oshoala returned to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the Gamper trophy.

Oshoala had opportunities to put Barcelona in front leading the attack.

The Super Falcons star however would play a pivotal role for the opening goal for Barcelona.

She received the ball and distributed it to Claudia Pina to score the first for Barcelona.

Barcelona Head Coach Jonatan Giráldez rang the changes to start the second half as Oshoala went to the bench.

Club America were able to stop Barcelona from scoring numerous goals and turning it into a rout.

However, in the final minutes of additional time, Judit Pujols wrapped up the game for Barcelona Femeni with their second goal.

Asisat Oshoala for Super Falcons at the World Cup

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)

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.

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)

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.

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)

Asisat Oshoala at Barcelona

Oshoala has adapted as quickly as possible on her return to Barcelona.

Oshoala will now aim to find her first pre-season goal for Barcelona when they return to take on UNAL in their final game of the America tour scheduled for Friday, September 2, 2023.

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