Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala makes history for her new club in the United States after scoring the sole goal that Bay FC their first point in the 2024 NWSL season.
The Nigerian scored the first goal in Bay FC history as the National Women’s Soccer League expansion team opened the season with a 1-0 win over Angel City on Sunday.
In the 17th minute, Bay FC’s Tess Boade picked off a pass up the field and found Oshoala in the box. Oshoala scored into the upper right corner with her first touch.
“My career has always been about making history, and I am very happy to be a part of the history at this club,” Oshoala said of the goal.
Bay FC acquired Oshoala from Barcelona in the offseason. The Nigerian forward has been named African Player of the Year six times and was the first African nominated for the Ballon d’Or in 2022. She is also the first Nigerian to score in three Women’s World Cups.
