Asisat Oshoala has become the first African female to win the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) three times.
Oshoala’s feat came after Barcelona Femení secured a 2-0 win over Olympique Lyon in the final
The Super Falcons star left Barca Femeni for Bay FC in the National Women’s Soccer League.
Oshoala earned her third medal with Barcelona Femeni, even after transferring mid-season to Bay FC in the United States.
The Super Falcons star participated in the UWCL group stage with Barcelona, making two appearances and scoring once before her move.
Her contribution in the early stages helped secure her place in history, as the team triumphed in the final against Olympique Lyon, winning 2-0 at San Mames on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
The victory marked an extraordinary season for Blaugranes, who, for the first time, have clinched a historic quadruple in one season, per BSN Sports. These include the Liga F, Copa de la Reina, Supercopa de Espana, and the UWCL.
El Femeni’s path to the UWCL title was paved by goals from Aitana Bonmati in the 63rd minute and a stoppage-time strike from substitute Alexia Putellas.
In March, Oshoala made headlines as the first official National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) goalscorer for the newly established United States-based club. The Nigerian star, who transferred for a reported $150,000, scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 win over Angel City FC, marking a memorable start to her tenure in the NWSL.
Sports Brief reported that Asisat Oshoala was named the 2023 CAF Women’s Player of the Year, defeating South African Thembi Kgatlana in the process.
The Nigerian international was important in Barcelona Femeni’s success in the UEFA Women’s Champions League and the Spanish Women’s League.
The former Arsenal forward was also a key player in Nigeria’s success in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which was hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
