Asisat Oshoala on target: Super Falcons star shines as Barcelona begin title defense

Tosin Abayomi 22:25 - 16 September 2023

Ona Batlle's skillful play in the 84th minute allowed Oshoala to score the game's second and final goal with a well-placed shot. Image Credit - Barcelona Femeni

Oshoala with her Barcelona teammates

Oshoala comes off the bench to score as Barcelona begins title defense with a 2-0 win against Madrid CFF.

On Saturday, September 16, 2023, Barça opened their title defense against the team they lost their only league game to last season.

Ona Batlle, a brand-new addition to Barcelona, made her debut, and skipper Alexia participated in her 400th game.

Oshoala was in action for Barcelona Femeni as they recorded a 1-0 victory against Tigres UANL early on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Image Credit - Barcelona Femeni//Tigres UANL

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The Blaugrana dominated the first half despite opportunities for Lucy Bronze and Putellas.

The team of Jonatan Giráldez circled the Madrid area so frequently that Graham Hansen, with assistance from Claudia Pina, scored the game's first goal in the 39th minute.

Oshoala posted more photos of her outing in Mexico on her official social media platforms. Image Credit - Instagram/.Asisat Oshoala

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Oshoala scores for Barcelona

Super Falcons of Nigeria star Asisat Oshoala started the game on the bench.

La jugada de Ona Batlle es antológica 🤩 ¡Y el gol de Oshoala es el la guinda!

El @FCBfemeni arranca la liga con victoria ✅#LigaFenDAZN ⚽ pic.twitter.com/Lg5YI0xRyW
— DAZN España (@DAZN_ES) September 16, 2023

In the 75th minute, Oshoala was brought in for Patricia Guijarro.

Ona Batlle's skillful play in the 84th minute allowed Oshoala to score the game's second and final goal with a well-placed shot.

On Saturday, September 16, 2023, Barça opened their title defense against the team they lost their only league game to last season. Image Credit - Barcelona Femeni

It was a routine win for Barcelona as they finally returned to competitive action after their trip to Mexico.

Oshoala will now depart for the international break as she is part of the Super Falcons of Nigeria team for the upcoming 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers against Sao Tome and Principe.