Super Falcons forward and Nigerian football icon, Asisat Oshoala, has announced her pending retirement from international soccer after the ongoing 2024/25 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
She and her Nigerian team are on the prowl for a record-extending 10th WAFCON title.
Oshoala’s exit would be marking the end of an extraordinary era in African women’s football.
The 30-year-old made the announcement on her official Facebook page, describing the decision as a “legendary exit” and a necessary step to pave the way for emerging talents to shine on the global stage.
“At 30, with six African Women’s Best Player awards, I will bow out to start a new chapter after WAFCON 2024/25,” she wrote.
“Thank you for your unwavering support. I’m forever grateful for the love and sacrifices shared with me through this journey.”
Oshoala’s glittering career is adorned with a record six CAF Women’s Player of the Year titles (2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2023), making her the most decorated player in the history of African women’s football.
She opened scoring for Nigeria at the ongoing WAFCON, netting one against Tunisia after just four minutes in the opening Group B match.
A product of Nigerian grassroots football, Oshoala burst onto the global scene with a breakout performance at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, where she won both the Golden Boot and Golden Ball.
She has featured prominently in multiple senior World Cups and Olympic Games, representing Nigeria with distinction.
Beyond her on-field brilliance, Oshoala is also a fellow of Rooney FC, a platform supporting football talent development and advocacy.
Oshoala will hope to cap off her international career with yet another trophy—one final flourish for a true legend of the game.
