The 27-year-old striker has come under heavy criticism after failing to inspire the defending champions to the opening Group C win
Fans on social media have taken aim at Nigerian striker Asisat Oshoala after the Super Falcons suffered a 2-1 loss to South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in their Africa Cup of Nations opener female 2022 monday.
The defending champions entered the game at Stade Moulay Hassan in Morocco as favorites but after a scoreless first half, Banyana took a deserved second-half lead through Jermaine Seoposenwe in the 61st minute.
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Two minutes later, Banyana doubled their lead when Hildah Magaia slipped the ball past Nigeria goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi. The Super Falcons reduced the stoppage time deficit through Rasheedat Ajibade but it was too late as Banyana kept maximum points.
Despite the presence of a host of European-based players, including Oshoala, who plays for Spanish Primera Division club FC Barcelona Femeni, the Super Falcons’ performance received backlash from some of the fans, while others were aiming to dig their skipper, who was substituted in the 82nd minute after suffering an injury.
Below is the fan reaction on Twitter to Oshoala’s display and Nigeria’s overall performance.
However, another group of supporters backed Oshoala but instead called on the entire Super Falcons squad to bear the blame for the opening defeat.
Another fan felt Oshoala’s display shouldn’t guarantee the 27-year-old a starting role in subsequent matches, while another wondered when the skipper last made a good move. game for the Super Falcons.
Meanwhile, this group of supporters wondered if Randy Waldrum was the best coach to manage Nigeria and questioned his tactics against Banyana.
Nigeria will look to recover as they face Botswana in their second group game at Moulay Hassan FUS on Thursday before concluding their group stage against Burundi on Sunday.
Fans criticize Oshoala
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