Double delight for Oshoala

Nigeria midfielder Asisat Oshoala was a double winner at the 2014 Glo-CAF Awards scooping the Youth Player of the Year and Women’s Player of the Year.

It capped a superb year for the 20-year old who dazzled the world with her performances at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada and the African Women’s Championship in Namibia.

For the Youth Player of the Year, Oshoala overcame compatriot Uchechi Sunday and Cameroon goalie Fabrice Ondoa whilst she soared over yet another compatriot Desire Oparanozie and Cameroon goalie Annette Ngo Ndom to the Women’s Player of the Year award.

Asisat shone and excelled at almost every competition that she tasted this year. Her first stop was at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada where she aided Nigeria to the final before losing to Germany 1-0 after extra time.

Her seven goals went unnoticed leading to her being named the Golden Boot and Golden Ball winner. She then took her form to the African Women Championship in Namibia scoring three goals as Nigeria claimed a record extending seventh title. She was also named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.

On the domestic scene, she played a huge role as her Port Harcourt-based club, River Angels scooped a double, winning the Nigeria Women’s Championship and the Fed Cup (women’s version of the FA Cup).