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Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala on Thursday night became the first player to win the African Women’s Player of the Year award at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards five (5) times.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Oshoala had been tied at four titles with countrywoman Perpetua Nkwocha in the running for the record fifth crown.
She warded off competition from Cameroonian Ajara Nchout Njoya and Zambia’s Grace Chanda to clinch her fifth title at the CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco on Thursday.
This means the Barcelona FC Women forward has surpassed compatriot Perpetua Nkwocha in the women’s category and Cameroonian Samuel Eto in the men’s category, who have won the awards four times each.
An emotional Oshoala said it was a historic night for her as she dedicated the award to Nigeria women’s national team, the Super Falcons.
“It’s a historic night for me and I want to thank everyone who has helped me in my career. The 2021/2022 season was really tough for me as an individual.
“This year made me realise that if you don’t fall, you don’t know the power of comeback.
“Thanks to my teammates at Barcelona FC and my national team, the Super Falcons, for showing Africa how resilient you can be during the semi-finals against Morocco on Monday.
“I dedicate this award to the Super Falcons,” Oshoala said.
Oshoala has been out of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco due to an injury.
She got injured during Nigeria’s first game against South Africa.
Following the team’s loss to Morocco on penalty kicks in the competition’s second semi-final game, the Super Falcons will now face Zambia in the third-place match on Friday.
Meanwhile, Senegal’s Sadio Mane also won the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, winning it for the second time.