- Asisat Oshoala, has denied rumors of her retirement from international football.
- She addressed the speculation during a press conference in Morocco.
- The comments came after Nigeria’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Super Falcons star forward, Asisat Oshoala, has refuted widespread rumours claiming she has retired from international football.
The six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year addressed the speculation while speaking to journalists in Morocco after Nigeria’s dramatic 3-2 win over the host nation in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Responding to the reports, the 30-year-old said, “I don’t know where that came from, but agenda must agend. I get it, but I’m not bothered. I’m still here. I’m still playing. I’m still doing my job. That’s what I’m focused on.”
Although Oshoala didn’t feature in the starting lineup regularly during the tournament, she remained a vital part of the team’s 23-player squad, offering experience and impact throughout the competition.
Since her international debut in 2013, the Barcelona Femeni striker has carved out a remarkable legacy. Her standout performances in the 2014 U-20 Women’s World Cup and the same year’s African Women’s Championship marked the beginning of her rise.
Oshoala is the first African player to score in three consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments. With this latest WAFCON title, she now boasts four continental crowns, having previously won in 2014, 2016, and 2018.
