Meet Our Founder: Asisat Oshoala, OON
Asisat Lamina Oshoala, OON, is a globally celebrated Nigerian footballer and a trailblazer in African women’s sports. Born on October 9, 1994, in Ikorodu, Lagos, she has risen to become one of the most decorated and influential female athletes in the world.
Career Highlights
6-time CAF African Women’s Player of the Year (2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023) — the only player, male or female, to achieve this feat
4 WAFCON Wins (2014, 2016, 2018, 2024)
First African woman to score in a UEFA Women’s Champions League final (2019)
First African woman to win the UEFA Women’s Champions League (2021), and again in 2022 and 2023
Former top scorer in the Chinese Women’s Super League and Spanish Primera División
BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year (2015)
Represented Nigeria at multiple FIFA Women’s World Cups and African Women’s Championships, winning several continental titles
National Recognition
In July 2025, she was conferred upon, the national award of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), this is coming on the heels of the previous national award, the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) conferred on her by the President of Nigeria, in September 2014, Asisat was awarded in recognition of her outstanding contributions to sports and national pride
Philanthropy & Legacy
Driven by her passion for empowering the girl-child, Asisat founded the Asisat Oshoala Foundation in 2015, focusing on education, sports, and leadership for girls in underserved communities.
In 2021, she launched the Asisat Oshoala Academy (AOA) in partnership with Nike and Women Win, as a structured platform to nurture young female athletes in Nigeria. The Academy combines football training with life skills, vocational education, and community engagement—impacting thousands of girls across Lagos and beyond.
A Role Model for a Generation
Popularly known as “Àgba Baller” (Legendary Footballer), Asisat is not only a football icon but also a symbol of resilience, excellence, and purpose. Her journey from the streets of Lagos to global football stardom continues to inspire countless young girls to dream big and break barriers.