Bay FC counting on Super Falcons’ Oshoala to break all-time NWSL record

Bay FC are on the brink of rewriting history as they prepare to face Washington Spirit at Oracle Park, with a chance to break the NWSL’s all-time single-game attendance record.

Standing at the heart of this historic moment is Nigerian superstar Asisat Oshoala, whose presence could be pivotal both on and off the pitch.

Oshoala recently returned to San Francisco after helping Nigeria’s Super Falcons win their record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco.

Though she played a limited role in the tournament, the 29-year-old forward was celebrated as part of the triumphant squad, receiving a hero’s welcome in Nigeria before flying back to Bay FC.

The club, currently stuck in a rough patch with no wins in their last five matches, greeted her with open arms and shared colourful images of her homecoming on social media.

Bay FC last tasted victory back in June, and now, with Oshoala available, the hope is that her experience and presence can inject much-needed energy into their struggling attack.

Despite rumours about a possible international retirement, Oshoala has made it clear she intends to continue on her own terms.

She has been Nigeria’s standout player since her debut in 2013, making 61 appearances, featuring in three FIFA Women’s World Cups, and winning four WAFCON titles.

With her track record, Bay FC see her as more than just a squad player, they view her as a game-changer who can help turn their season around.

As they look to break the league’s attendance record at Oracle Park, Oshoala’s presence offers the perfect narrative: a proven champion stepping into another landmark stage, ready to make history again.