“My Dad Is Definitely Not Happy”: Oshoala on Wild Goal Celebration for Nigeria at WWC

• Asisat Oshoala took off her shirt after netting Nigeria’s decisive goal versus Australia at the FIFA WWC
• The history-making effort saw her become the first African to score at three different World Cup events
• Born into a devout Muslim family, the Nigerian admitted her dad would not be proud of her celebration

Nigerian international, Asisat Oshoala, has admitted her father would not be impressed with her wild celebrations after scoring against Australia in the Women's World Cup.

The Barcelona Femeni striker came off the bench to score what was eventually the decisive goal as the Super Falcons won the tie 3-2.

Australia’s Emily van Egmond had opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time before Uchenna Kanu equalised with effectively the last kick of the opening exchanges.

Nigeria went ahead in the 65th minute courtesy of an Osinachi Ohale strike before Oshoala extended the lead in the 72nd minute to make it 3-1.

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The Matildas pulled one back in the closing minutes, but that strike came too little late as the Super Falcons claimed a famous 3-2 victory.

However, Oshoala’s goal has continued to generate reactions after the striker pulled off her shirt while celebrating her goal.

Commenting on the moment in the days which followed, the Nigerian striker posted on Instagram:

“My dad is definitely not happy with my choice of celebration, but then again, life is a collection of MOMENTS.”

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Born into a Muslim family in the Ikorodu suburb of Lagos State, Oshoala initially embarked on her football journey in Mushin, a decision that defied her parents' wishes.

Nevertheless, she remained steadfast in her pursuit of a football career, Goalballlive reports, becoming one of the keys of Barcelona Femeni's continued successes.

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Sports Brief also reported on Oshoala writing her name in gold for both Nigeria and the African continent with a winning goal against Australia.

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The Super Falcons needed a win against the tournament co-hosts to stand any chance of progression after drawing against Canada in their opener.

A goal off the bench for the national women's team team made Oshoala the first Nigerian to score in three editions of the FIFA Women's World Cup.