Asisat Oshoala: 'Agba Baller' set to reunite with FC Barcelona

Asisat Oshoala: 'Agba Baller' set to reunite with FC Barcelona

Hassan Abdulsalam 10:22 - 13.08.2024

Memories and emotions will be triggered when Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala steps onto the field again with FC Barcelona.

African Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala is set to face her former club, Barcelona, in a highly anticipated friendly match.

The Nigerian striker, who had a stellar career with Barcelona, scoring 85 goals in 101 matches, is now making waves in the NWSL with Bay FC.

The game will be a reunion for Oshoala, who will be eager to showcase her skills against her former teammates.

While announcing the friendly, Bay FC CEO, Brady Stewart, expressed excitement about the match, highlighting the opportunity it presents to showcase global talent and attract fans.

He said, "Bay FC is building a global sports franchise grounded in the Bay Area. Both Bay FC and FC Barcelona are committed to growing women’s soccer here and abroad.

“The match will feature an unparalleled amount of talent with World Cup Champions and national team players across numerous countries, so we encourage fans to purchase tickets early as we anticipate tickets will be flying off the site.”

Asisat Oshoala | IMAGO

The friendly game is scheduled for Tuesday,  August 27 at Bay FC's new home ground, PayPal Park in San Jose.

Since Joining the NWSL side, the six-time African Women's Footballer of the Year has become a household name, scoring Bay FC, scoring their first-ever NWSL goal.

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