Congratulations In Order For Oshoala As She Clinches CAF Award

Oyinlola Awonuga
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Congratulations are in order for Asisat Oshoala, Super Falcon striker, as she clinched 2022 CAF Women’s ‘Player of the Year,’ Award for the fifth time.

The 27-year-old was announced the winner of the gong in the gala held in Rabat, Morrocco, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.

The triumph is her fifth time winning the award surpassing Perpetua Nkwocha, the former Falcons striker.

Oshoala had been adjudged the best African female football in 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2019.

In the men’s category, Sadio Mane beat Mohamed Salah and Eduard Mendy to be crowned the 2022 CAF ‘Player of the Year’.

The men’s ‘Young Player of the Year’ was scooped by Pape Matar Sarr of Senegal and Tottenham Hotspur while Ghana’s Evelyn Badu won the women’s category.

Nigerians have commended the striker across various social media player for being outstanding over time.

Read some of the reactions:

@iamadekunle

Congratulations to my love ❤️

@JerryKhandia

Congratulations @AsisatOshoala we are very proud of you. @victorosimhen9 bro how far naw. We want make you carry men won next year o. We love seeing you guys winning.

@Frankiedante

I was moved to tears when she said “Super Falcons are the best Female National Team in the world being 2 men down and standing strong in their last game”…amazing!

@bestman4allmen

Atleast it been long since our men won caf award but thanks to @AsisatOshoala

@ishola_oosa

She’s our disciple https://t.co/SRcNyiFlHw

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