Oshoala named African Player of the Year (Women) for a record fifth time

Nigeria’s Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has been voted the African Player of the Year (Women) for 2022.

Oshoala has now won the award more times than any other player in history, picking up her fifth gong.

👑 @AsisatOshoala is the first player in history to win 5 African Player of the Year awards.

Queen. 👸🏾#CAFAwards2022 pic.twitter.com/HFipLNr2ZM

— #CAFAwards2022 (@CAF_Online) July 21, 2022

The forward had a stellar season with FC Barcelona Femeni, winning a domestic treble and also finishing as top scorer of the league.

She was also impressive for Nigeria playing a pivotal role in Nigeria securing qualification for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

A superstar out of this world! 🌟

🇳🇬 Asisat Oshoala is named Player of the Year (WOMEN) for a record FIFTH time! 🦅

INCREDIBLE! #CAFAwards2022 pic.twitter.com/D7YmksqOFN

— #CAFAwards2022 (@CAF_Online) July 21, 2022

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However, the forward suffered a tournament-ending injury and she left the team’s camp for immediate treatment in Spain.

She beat the duo of Ajara Nchout Njoya (Cameroon) and Grace Chanda (Zambia).

The ceremony was held in Rabat on Thursday, July 21.