Oshoala Wins Africa Women's PoTY Award

The 2023 African Footballer of The Year award in the women’s category was won by Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala at Monday evening’s event, reports Prime Business Africa.

Asisat Oshoala has thus won a record extending sixth African Footballer of The Year to move further away from Yaya Touré, Samuel Eto’o (men) and Perpetua Nkwocha (women) as the most decorated player on the continent.

Join our WhatsApp Channel

The Barcelona Femine star won the prize in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022 and 2023.

Oshoala was also one of three Super Falcons players who made the cut for the African Team of the Year along with Mitchelle Alozie and Osinachi Ohale.

The 27-year-old star played a key role in Barcelona Femeni’s UEFA Women’s Champions League success last season and becomes the first woman to achieve the feat.

Oshoala made a passionate appeal to the African federations to unite, support each other and possibly win the FIFA World Cup in the men and women tournaments.

Izuchukwu Okosi

Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.

Latest from News

10 Things to Understand About Tinubu’s Executive Order on Oil Revenue Remittance

Nigeria’s oil revenue management system is undergoing a major shift following a new directive from President Bola Tinubu. The policy, known as Executive Order 9 of 2026, took effect on February 13, 2026, and mandates the direct remittance of oil and gas

FG, States, LGAs Shares N1.411trn Revenue In October, FAAC Reveals

7 Ways the New Oil Revenue Policy Could Affect State Allocations

Nigeria’s revenue-sharing system may be heading for a major shift following a new policy on how oil income is handled. In February 2026, President Bola Tinubu signed Executive Order 9 of 2026, directing that all oil and gas revenues be paid directly

10 Key Changes INEC Is Making Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections

Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has begun implementing a series of reforms aimed at improving transparency, reducing litigation, and strengthening public confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections. The reforms follow the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026,

7 Key Requirements Political Parties Must Meet Under Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026

Political parties in Nigeria are preparing to adjust to new legal requirements following the signing of the Electoral Act 2026 into law on February 18, 2026. The reforms are expected to shape preparations for the 2027 general elections, with the Independent National

8 Key Things to Know About DSS Arrest Over Alleged Attack on Peter Obi

Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man over alleged online threats against former presidential candidate Peter Obi following a violent political incident in Benin City, Edo State. The arrest has drawn national attention, with investigators examining whether the suspect

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.

Necessary

Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.