African Women Player Of Year, Asisat Oshoala Signs For Liverpool Ladies

Liverpool Football Club ladies today unveiled the African Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala as their new signing. Oshoala arrives at the current Women’s Super League Champions (WSL) from Nigerian Women’s Championship title winners, Rivers Angels. The 20-year-old Nigerian international is described as an explosive forward and was voted as the most valuable player at the U20 World Cup in Canada in 2014. She finished as the top goalscorer as Nigeria finished runners up to Germany.

Asisat also helped Rivers Angels to their first league title victory since 2010 as they beat Pelican Stars to the title as well as helping Rivers Angels to retain the Nigerian Women’s Cup.

Asisat said: “Since I began my football career I have always dreamt of being a professional footballer so to be able to join the reigning Women’s Super League champions is absolutely fantastic.

“Liverpool Ladies are a massive Club who have some fantastic players who I believe can help to develop my game to the next level. It was also a big incentive to be able to play in the Uefa Women’s Champions League which is a huge competition and one I’m confident we can do well in.”

Matt Beard said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to have signed Asisat as she is one of the World’s top young footballers. Asisat proved in the U20 World Cup what a top class talent she is and this signing is a big coup for us.

“The Women’s Super League continues to improve year after year so it is vital that we strengthen our squad following last season’s successful title defence. This signing is definitely one that the supporters can be extremely excited about.”