Whispers of a looming farewell from one of Africa’s greatest football icons are growing louder after Asisat Oshoala hinted at a potential retirement from international duty; setting the stage for what could be a monumental WAFCON swan song.
In a cryptic Facebook post, the 30-year-old six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year suggested that this year’s Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2024/25) may be her final outing with the Super Falcons.
“At 30, with six African Women’s Best Player awards, I will bow out to start a new chapter after WAFCON 2024/25,” she wrote, a statement that has set tongues wagging across the football world.
While no official resignation has been announced by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) or confirmed by Oshoala herself, fans and analysts alike are interpreting the message as a strong signal of her intention to step down after the tournament.
If true, it would mark the end of an extraordinary era. Oshoala’s journey — from the streets of Lagos to global stardom — has rewritten the narrative for African women in football.
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Her legacy includes:
Six-time African Women’s Player of the Year (2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023)
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Golden Boot & Golden Ball (2014)
BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year (2015)
Primera División Top Scorer (2021–22, FC Barcelona Femení)
Chinese Super League Top Scorer (2017)
IFFHS CAF Player of the Decade (2011–2020)
Oshoala’s influence extends far beyond the pitch. Her leadership, activism, and mentorship, particularly through the Asisat Oshoala Foundation, have empowered young African girls to dream bigger.
Yet, if this truly is the final chapter of her Super Falcons journey, fans will be watching WAFCON 2024/25 with a bittersweet sense of admiration and nostalgia.
Until then, the football world holds its breath, hoping for one last dazzling performance from the Queen of Nigerian Football.