Oshoala signs for Liverpool

Africa’s women footballer of the year, Asisat Oshoala, has signed a contract with English side Liverpool FC.

Oshoala, who won the MVP in both FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup and the Africa Women’s Championship, was signed by Liverpool from her Port Harcourt based team River Angels.

The new Reds player expressed her delight with the transfer.

“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,” she told the club’s website.

“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, Liverpool ladies coach, also spoke on the player.

“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.”

Oshoala helped the Falconets to silver medal at the U-20 championship and she also inspired the Super Falcons to gold medal in Namibia at the Africa championship.