The Nigerian Striker, Asisat Oshoala have made the final shortlist for the annual Confederation of African Football (CAF) women’s player of the year awards. This was revealed in a statement released by CAF on its official X handle on Thursday.
The 29-year-old striker could add to her five CAF Women's Player of the Year awards if she clinches this edition ahead of South African forward, Thembi Kgatlana and Zambian star, Barbara Banda.
Oshoala scored 21 goals in just 28 games to lead FC Barcelona to the 2022/23 Spanish League title and was the Spanish club’s top scorer with 27 goals in all competitions. The 28-year-old was instrumental as Barcelona retained their domestic title and won the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
At the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, she made history as the first Nigerian and first female African player to score at three different editions of the FIFA World Cup.
The award ceremony will take place on 11 December 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco.
