Asisat Oshoala
In short
Asisat Oshoala is a Nigerian professional footballer playing as a striker for Al Hilal and the Nigeria national team. She is currently in the news because she has withdrawn from the Super Falcons squad ahead of their 2028 Olympic qualifying matches against Comoros.
Who they are now
She is a striker for the Saudi Women's Premier League club Al Hilal. She also represents the Nigeria national team and is a record six-time winner of the African Women's Footballer of the Year award.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for her because she and Ashleigh Plumptre have pulled out of the Nigerian squad for the upcoming Olympic qualifiers.
An example of their work
She is one of the most decorated African female footballers in history. She has achieved the record of winning the African Women's Footballer of the Year award six times.