Asisat Oshoala has expressed her delight making history with Barcelona after winning this season’s UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Oshoala featured in the second half as her Barcelona overpowered Chelsea 4-0 in the final at Gothenburg on Sunday to win the trophy for the first time in their history.
Oshoala became the first African woman to play, score and win the tournament, a feat she wants other African young footballers to emulate.
“I hope this will continue to inspire other young girls in Africa and motivate everyone around the world that you can achieve whatever you put your mind to and work hard for it.” she told Tidesports source.
The 26-year-old has struggled with injuries this season, but she still managed to contribute 22 goals in all competitions this season.
She also helped Barcelona Femino to win 2020-2021 Spanish Iberdrola without tasting defeat.
Oshoala started the match from the bench and was introduced into the encounter with less than 20 minutes left to play.
The four time African player of the year replaced Jennie Hermoso and was unlucky not to get her name on the scorers’ sheet.
Few minutes after her introduction, Oshoala was inches away from scoring her team’s fifth goal , only to be denied at the last minute by a superb challenge from Charles.
The former Arsenal and Liverpool forward went close few minutes later, but blazed her shot over the crossbar.
Oshoala, finally had the ball in the net on the 92nd minute, after a smart turn and cool finish, again, the goal was chalked off for offside.
Meanwhile, four goals in first half were enough to hand Barcelona their first UEFA Women’s Champions League title after a superb season.
