When Asisat Oshoala’s Hijabi Sister Emerged Best Student in Mass Comm at UNILAG With 4.60CGPA

• Asisat Oshoala's sister Sherifat Omosholape was one of the 281 students who graduated with first class at the University of Lagos in 2021
• Sherifat narrated how her family members helped realise the dream, including their "no-nonsense" father
• Asisat Oshoala is currently part of the Super Falcons squad at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Asisat Oshoala is in the spotlight as there are mixed reactions over her mode of celebration after scoring against Australia at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The Nigerian international was born into a devout Muslim family, and her sister Sherifat was spotted in her hijab during her graduation ceremony at the University of Lagos.

She disclosed that family members, including her “no-nonsense” father, inspired her.

It was gathered that Sherifah studied so hard that she finished top in the Broadcast Class in Mass Communication, University of Lagos (UNILAG) with a First Class Degree.

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She was one of the 281 students who graduated with first class during the 51st convocation of the University of Lagos in 2021.

Sherifat, who graduated with a cumulative gradient point average of 4.60 out of the possible five points, narrated how dedicated she was to her academics.

She said, as per Punch:

“I am also inspired by my fastidious and devout late mother, my no-nonsense father, and my elder sister who is a pro-footballer. Their drive and self-belief to be the best at what they do motivate me a lot."

Sherifat further explained other activities that aided her impressive result during the program. She said via Independent:

“So, MSSN was the organization that helped me with that moral and spiritual support. I was an active member of the Mass communication chapter (Unilag Muslim communicators). I remember attending a weekly meeting after every Jumaat.

“We talked about finding yourself if you’re getting lost or derailing while chasing the best.

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“There is this constant reminder that you have to have a relationship with Allah, you have to do the right things as regards the Deen, and also it was really good being part of the organisation while in school. I didn’t get blinded by the pursuit of an ambition to get a good result and forget to pray.”

Oshoala’s dad frowns at shirtless celebration

Sports Brief earlier reported that Asisat Oshoala disclosed that her father would not be impressed about her wild celebrations after scoring against Australia.

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

That goal has continued to generate reactions after the striker pulled off her shirt while celebrating her goal.