Red hot Super Falcons and Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala has been nominated for the esteemed Ballon d’Or award, Africa Today News, New York can confirm.
The announcement which was made on the official Twitter handle of France Football, the renowned organiser of the prestigious award, has thrown Nigerians into wild jubilation.
Oshoala’s nomination comes in the Socrates Award category of the Ballon d’Or, which recognizes the exceptional solidarity actions undertaken by football players. The award is named after the legendary Brazilian football icon, Socrates.
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The Nigerian star is among a distinguished group of five individuals shortlisted for this esteemed recognition. The other outstanding players in contention for the Socrates Award are Vinicius (Brazil/Real Madrid), Antonio Rüdiger (Germany/Real Madrid), Marcus Rashford (England/Manchester United), and Alex Morgan (USA/San Diego Wave).
The Ballon d’Or award is regarded as one of the highest honours in football, as it celebrates the exceptional talent and achievements of players who have left an indelible mark in football for that season’s campaign.
The upcoming unveiling of the nominees in the men’s, women’s, Yachine Trophy, and Kopa Trophy categories on September 6 will undoubtedly generate further excitement and anticipation among fans worldwide.
In another report, Nigeria’s Women’s national football team the Super Falcons have denied reports about plans to boycott their FIFAWWC opener.
The Super Falcons are in Australia preparing for the global showpiece co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia.
The Super Falcons are the most successful team in the African continent.
However, their preparation has been rocked by disagreements between manager Randy Waldrum and his employers the NFF.
Following a war of words between Waldrum and the NFF, there was a report about the Falcons reportedly planning to boycott the game against Canada on July 21 in Australia.