Oshoala nominated for 2023 Women’s Ballon d’Or

Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, has been nominated for the 2023 Women’s Ballon d’Or.

The 28-year-old has now been nominated for the second consecutive year.

Oshoala finished in 16th place last year.

Her Barcelona teammate, Alexia Putellas, won the award in 2022.

Oshoala played a pivotal role in Barcelona’s Spanish Iberdola and UEFA Women’s Champions League success last season.

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The forward is the only African female player, who made the shortlist.

Oshoala has won the CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award for a record five times.