Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala, has completed a move from National Womenโs Soccer League side, Bay FC, to Saudi Womenโs League side, Al Hilal, on a two-year deal, PUNCH Online reports.
The 30-year-old, who had joined the NWSL outfit in February 2024 after a trophy-laden spell at Spanish giants FC Barcelona Femeni, underwent her medicals on Monday night and has now joined her new team, in what is a new chapter in her Illustrious career.
The striker missed Bay FCโs 2-1 defeat to Angel City on Monday night, with a report from The Athletic revealing that, โBay FC and Al Hilal have reached an agreement on an undisclosed transfer fee, and Oshoala is now in Saudi Arabia ahead of a medical scheduled for tonight (Monday).โ
During her stay in the United States, Oshoala made 25 top-flight appearances, of which 23 were starts last season, scoring seven goals and providing one assist. In all, she managed 38 games and found the back of the net eight times.
Her involvement in Bay FCโs set-up had waned since last season, with head coach Albertin Montoya citing her adaptation to the NWSLโs playing style and defensive expectations for her limited minutes this season.
He said, โIn this league you have to, and thatโs something that weโre working with her.
โSo when she gets that and has the confidence in front of the goal to score goals and helps us defensively, and thatโs why with Caroline Conti, she gives us something else defensively.โ
The six-time Womenโs Africa Player of the Year has turned up for top clubs in Europe, Asia and the USA.
She was also part of the Super Falconsโ squad that won a record-extending 10th WAFCON title in Morocco in July.
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