Ethiopia captain, Loza Abera is delighted
with the chance to meet Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala.
Abera led the Lucy against the Super Falcons in a 2024 Olympic Games qualifier at the Abebe Bekila Stadium, Addis Ababa on Wednesday.
The second round first leg tie ended in a 1-1 draw.
The player took to the social media to express her joy on playing against one of the best in the game.
Unforgettable moment with a football icon met Asisat Oshoala, and it’s a dream come true!,she wrote on her X handle.
“Her talent on and off the field is inspiring. She’s proof that with hard work, dedication, and passion, greatness is achievable. Thank you, Asisat, for being a role model!.
The Lucy and Super Falcons will clash in the reverse fixture at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja next week Tuesday.
By Adeboye Amosu
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Probably thinking before the game she would annihilate your team single handedly!Bet you were disappointed by the superstars output after 90 minutes!Hahaha your idol nonetheless!
Injuries have taken an unfortunate toll on Oshoala rubbing her of much bite in Super Falcons colours.
To be honest, she is no longer the trojan horse to be singled out by Super Falcons opponents. This tag has, in my view, has gone to Rasheedat Ajibade. She is the proverbial nuisance in offensive areas for Nigeria. Uchenna Kanu is effective but only sporadically.
Ifeoma Onumonu is an enigma whilst Gift Monday is yet to be imposing.
But my question is, was Oshoala actually ever a big-game player for the Super Falcons? I think so.
Before 2019 she was explosive in Wafcons, Wafcon qualifiers and in 2 world cups. But I think her influence has weakened in recent times largely due to injuries in my view.
This has made her easily readable and slightly profligate when presented with tasty opportunities.
I know nothing about football but, if I were the Super Falcons coach, I will deploy Oshoala more as a winger because she still has the strength to shrug off attention and the pace to outrun markers. But it is so painful seeing her miss guilt edged chances which is why I can’t trust her to be the main sniper.
In Barcelona, she can afford to miss 9 out of 10 scoring chances. For Nigeria, this can be fatal. Against Ethiopia away, we expected her to make something out of nothing but she actually made nothing our of something in the tasty chances missed.
“…we expected her to make something out of nothing but she actually made nothing our of something in the tasty chances missed…”
This statement above is the reason why the nickname “agba baller” sounds more like a misnomer, an antithesis of some sort.
The last I saw of Assisat was at the 2019 WC. I’ve not seen her in the SF ever since.
I wish Asisat the best of luck as she strives to get back to her best. People are wont to crucify stars when they underperform but lack the ability to urge them back to the top. Everyone needs to be encouraged at difficult times
Overrated
Asisat, the greatest and most successful African Footballer.
A role model to Africa.
Agba-baller will continue to enjoy iconic status!!
I think the coach make a wrong selection in midfield