THE President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, hosted Asisat Oshoala, the Super Falcons striker and 2023 CAF Women’s Player of the Year, in Lagos.
President Tinubu and the First Lady congratulated the Barcelona Femeni star on winning the Best African Female Footballer of the Year for the sixth time.
The President and the First Lady commended Oshoala for distinguishing herself in the sport, applauding her significant contributions to women’s football on the continent.
“Nigerian women will always have a pride of place in the world. What our ladies have achieved in football, our women are achieving in all fields of endeavour around the world—rising to the top and demonstrating the best of the Nigerian character of excellence, tenacity, ingenuity, and resilience,” the President said.
The President and the First Lady assured Oshoala of the nation’s continued support for her and other Nigerian women striving for excellence in their chosen paths.
Speaking to journalists after the warm reception, Oshoala said: “I want to appreciate the President and the First Lady for giving me the opportunity to present the award to them. During the last World Cup, we had a couple of issues, and they intervened and have been very supportive of the girls, even after the competition.”
