Friendly: Asisat Oshoala scores against former club

Published on: 28 August 2024

Nigeria Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala got on the score sheet in Bay FC’s 5-2 defeat to Barcelona Femeni in an international friendly match on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Oshoala opened score for the American side as they fall to the back-to-back Spanish Women's League and Women's European champions at the PayPal Park.

The Women's African footballer of the year tapped the ball into an open net on 17 minute before the visitors restored parity four minutes later through Kika Nazareth.

Zambia's Rachael Kundananji recovered Bay's lead on 32 minute before the Spanish giants equalled score again three minutes later courtesy of Caroline Graham.

Oshoala was substituted at half time as the coach sought to bring in fresh legs in the second phase of the game.

On 67 minute, Barcelona were in front through Maria Leon and at additional time after 90 minutes, they scored two more from Claudia Pina and Patri to seal a 5-2 win.

 

Uche Dozie 

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