- Pledges to Give Her Best in Paris
By Tolúlopé Olátúnjí
Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala, confident in her abilities and leadership, has expressed optimism that given the national team’s positive attitude towards their forthcoming 2024 Summer Olympic campaign in Paris, France, the country will emerge triumphant in the game.
The Bay Football Club player, while emphasizing her contributions both on and off the pitch, said she is determined to lead her team with vigour during their Olympic campaign, asserting that the squad’s relentless energy makes them formidable opponents.
Oshoala highlighted her commitment to motivating younger teammates and maintaining relentless energy until the final whistle, making her team a tough challenge for opponents.
“I know what I can do,” Oshoala said. “I know what I offer on and off the pitch. Even when I was in the best team in the world, I knew what I could contribute. I always encourage the younger ones and help them understand they can give even more,” she added.
“I work hard for the team and try to make sure I do my part of the business – and that way everyone takes care of their business as well,” Oshoala maintained.
The News Diplomat reports that the Super Falcons will be going for their fourth Olympics outing—the most of any African nation—and their first appearance since Beijing 2008. The nine-time African champions will be competing against Brazil, Spain, and Japan in Group C of one of the world’s biggest events.
Oshoala, who has won the African Female Player of the Year (AFPOTY) award six times, said the national side is ready to face any opponents in the group.
“We’re a team that won’t stop running until we hear the whistle. That’s difficult for the opposition teams because they can’t break us,” she declared.
Despite the fact that Nigeria’s women’s Olympic football team has never advanced beyond the quarter-finals in three appearances, Oshoala has vowed to break that jinx in Paris.
“If I tell you, you might think it’s a bit weird! I want my team to go far so I can go to Paris for the basketball. That’s something I really want to do in France. If I could see a game or even see those players move around the campus, I’d love that,” the former Liverpool player concluded.
