Super Falcons and Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala paid a courtesy visit to Nigerian Premier League club Remo Stars on Thursday.
Oshoala was taken on a tour of the club’s facilities by the club president, Honourable Kunle Soname.
Soname was also handed a signed jersey by the five- time African footballer of the Year.
Oshoala praised Soname for his passion for development of sports in Nigeria.
She also visited Remo Stars youth club Beyond Limits and gave an inspirational talk to the youngsters.
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The details of the visit was disclosed on both the Remo Stars and Beyond Limits Twitter handles.
“Our club president, Hon Kunle Soname OFR on Thursday hosted Super Falcons forward @Asisat Oshoala on a courtesy visit,” Remo Stars Tweeted.
“We hadSuper Falcons forward @AsisatOshoala speak to our boys during he visit to the academy on Thursday,” Beyond Limits Tweeted.
Oshoala was on international duty with the Super Falcons at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
She bagged one goal in four appearances for the team. The Super lost 4-2 to finalists England at the Round of 16 stage.
By Toju Sote
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Well done Oshoala for your contributions in Australia. You might not have found the back of the net as we desired, you definitely played to instructions which is what is most important.
I noticed you fall deep to win the ball and shell out passes. You were close to providing a pre-assist against Canada but for a marginal offside decision and Kanu’s well saved shots.
Getting 11 to 15 players to be on the same page is not an easy feat; almost like trying to herd cats.
But Waldrum pulled it off. You all pulled in the same direction: no ego, no complaints, no bad blood. Seeing you and Onumonu roll up your sleeves to support in the mundane defensive duties was really humbling to see.
Despite your MON and Balon d’Or nomination status, you remained passionate coming off the bench and focused in dropping deeper in defensive midfield than you are comfortable.
Great stuff ladies.
A lesson for all footballers out there: there is no task beneath your dignity and status in the field of play. We have no place for big boys and big girls in our national teams.
Regardless of your status, all players are equal and all instructions of the coach must be respected and obeyed.
I am so sorry to add this in but that was why I don’t pity Ngozi Okobi after she allegedly openly criticised Waldrum’s methods during last year’s Afcon. She was promptly dropped for rookies Abiodun and Echiegini who “WERE WILLING TO DO AS THEY ARE TOLD”.
How far Waldrum’s overly defensive approach limited your potentials at the world cup will never be known. Would you have benefited from never being expected to drop really deep? Would you have scored more goals with the wingers closer to you? Would you have benefited from a support striker?
We will never know.
What I know is that you troubled Canada, Australia and Ireland with your runs, you were a constant threat (by yourself) in England’s 18 yard box, you instigated a lot of crossed against England and you were the consumate team player throughout the tournament.
Despite criticising you on occasion, upon reflection I am so, so proud of you for your efforts in Australia.
You failed to live up to the reputation of Agba-baller, but you created a fresh reputation of Agba-team player.
Well done Oshoala, I love you.
Now that’s what I call class I wonder when men like you will be Nff president honestly
Ngozi Okobi never “openly criticized’ Waldrum. That was a made-up story.
Meanwhile, Waldrum tried but I suppose he couldn’t give more than he knew.
@9jaRealist, must you pour water on peoples comment?
Well try as much as you may, comment from @Deo and @Dr.Drey and co. (we know them) are reason why complete sports are still in business.
You need to connect your pipe to Kandji Dam to dampen comments from those we normally see as extra ordinary. Who know you?, who be you? Who you?
That means you and Waldrum have something in common 9janot4real
I really wish Okobi was in the team to this WorldCup. Her experience might be crucial in the attacking area. She and Halimatu played U17 together and Ayinde was one of our best player at this WorldCup. Toni Oyedupe Payne did a marvelous job in that role, but needs to also help out defensively to stay compact. Something Ngozi may not be able to offer.
I also like Waldrum boldness to give Deborah Abiodun and Jennifer Echegini the platform to show case their potentials. They did admirably well in my opinion and they are surely the immediate future of the SuperFalcons.
Hajiya doesn’t owe anybody an apology. She’s the only African to score in 3 female WorldCups. Her goal against Australia sealed our passage from a difficult group. Obviously, she’s not visibly looking completely fit all through the tournament, but she played for the team and never put herself ahead of the team. She demonstrated true leadership all through except for her celebration that doesn’t go down well with some conservative fans.
All in all we had a great WorldCup and the SuperFalcons surely puts Africa on the map again. We will be contenders in the next edition I’m only worried about our dexterity to improve on success, progress and implementing greater achievements at the highest level. I feel we’ve outgrown Africa, but we have a redundant FA.
Morocco and SA can’t compete with our next generation of talents coming up. We need to put more emphasis on the global stage. It’s just unfortunate that we have people who don’t have business running our football in the helms of affairs.