Asisat Lamina Oshoala is a legend, a truely dedicated person who believes that her business is not worth playing cards prior to the U20 women's world cup in Canada last year,just few Nigerians knew about this rare pearl that has graced the world of women's football.
She started as a midfielder because of her vision and man-marking abilities but could not find her rhythm in the early stages.
It was really a wise decision to push her upfront just playing behind the lead striker, the rest is history.
She has got pacy and dexteruous legs, recently nicknamed "The Assasin", she gets past defenders with ease and produces great footballing moments for the cameras.
The attacking prowess of this young lady has been seen by the world as they stood on their feet when she scooped the prestigious Golden ball and Golden booth in Canada.
She has set and broken records, at just 20, she is already a star that the world loves to see.
Her work ethics are fantastic. One of the reasons for her success is diligence and focus. She has also looked up to her superiors for guidance and she keeps a cool head.
This is a girl that has made people share the love they had for men's football with the women
From her blistering speed to her vision, from her goal scoring instincts to her marking abilities, from her unselfishness on the field of play to her discipline, all shows the embodiments of a complete player.
Many of her country men and women felt she deserved a place in the FIFA BallonD'Or award for women, but were relieved when she was nominated for the inaugural edition of the BBC women's player of the year award.
She had intimidating opposition from 4 of the best in the world, because of this, the skepticism of most Nigerians were founded.
She has won the glamorous prize, she surely deserves it, having raked up so many laurels from home and beyond.
Hardwork has been rewarded and now, all eyes will be on her at the world cup as she carries the burdens of the Falcons attack on her shoulders.
Nigerians are of the belief that she will be a phobia to defenders.
If that happens that should be an avenue to prove that her achievements were truely deserved.
She is humble, respectful and dedicated.
Hope she does not allow success blur her sense of reasoning.
She is arguably the best woman footballer to come out of Africa.
Who says she can't do more? She is the rave of the moment, she has the world in her hands,definitely, something to talk about for the pundits and the attention of the Cameras in Canada.
Congratulations Super zee!
Written By Bethel Kalu
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