Nigeria’s FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign was a remarkable experience, but it could even be more as striker Asisat Oshoala’s goal has been nominated as goal of the tournament.
A solo run, power-play, rounding of the goalie and an acute angle hit captures the sequence of Asisat’s goal against South Korea, which also guaranteed Nigeria’s win.
On Monday, FIFA released a list of 10 selected goals from the just concluded competition – with only two African goals selected.
The crucial second goal for #NGA! #NGAKOR | #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/7czaJTb8Pr
— FIFA Women’s World Cup (@FIFAWWC) June 12, 2019
Asisat and Cameroon Ajara Nchout’s match winner against New Zealand in the final group game was also selected.
The Nigerian’s reaction to her nomination was: Oh wow …..up for goal of the tourney
Oh wow …..up for goal of the tourney 😃😃…💥 https://t.co/Uin0NJd9wg
— ASISAT M.O.N (@AsisatOshoala) July 8, 2019