Nigerian Striker Scores For Barcelona in Big Win Over Strong European Opponents

Nigerian Striker Scores For Barcelona in Big Win Over Strong European Opponents

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:01 PM
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  • Asisat Oshoala scored for Barcelona on Thursday night, 5 May, in their perfect win over Sevilla in League game
  • The Super Falcons striker has now netted 20 goals this season in the League as Barcelona remain on top of the table
  • Oshoala and her teammates have played 28 games so far this season in the League and have not lost any tie

Nigerian striker Asisat Oshoala was on target for Barcelona Femeni on Thursday night, 5 May, as they thrashed visiting Sevilla 5-1 in Premera Division encounter.

But the visitors were the ones who took the lead when another Super Falcons player Toni Payne scored from close range in the 40th minute.

After conceding a goal in front of their faithfuls, Barcelona ladies changed their styles of play to more attacking one and they restored parity in the 58th minute through Claudia Pina.

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Asisat Oshoala scores as Barcelona beat Sevilla. Photo by Alex Caparros
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Two minutes after restoring parity, Nigerian striker Asisat Oshoala scored for Barcelona to give the hosts the lead.

Goals from Putellas, Mariona and Hermoso gave Asisat Oshoala and her teammates incredible win over Sevilla in the League game.

How many goals has Asisat Oshoala scored this term for Barcelona?

Asisat Oshoala has scored 20 goals this season for Barcelona in the topflight and her club are topping the League table with 84 points after 28 games played.

They have won all their games this season which is a great record.

PSG eye mega million move for Super Eagles star as replacement for Kylian Mbappe

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Paris Saint-Germain joined the race to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as the French giants wants the Super Eagles strongman as replacement for Kylian Mbappe.

Victor Osimhen has been impressive so far this season for Napoli in all competitions and the Nigerian striker is also being monitored by Arsenal and other Premier League campaigners.

There have been speculation surrounding the future of Kylian Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain with the France international being tipped to leave the club this summer.

Spanish giants Real Madrid are said to be interested in the signing of Kylian Mbappe and would move for his signature when the summer transfer window opens.

Those in charge of Paris Saint-Germain feel that Victor Osimhen would be a good replacement for Kylian Mbappe.

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