Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu and Asisat Oshoala of the Super Falcons have both been nominated for the Best Goal in the world by FIFA.
#SaintsFC’s very own, Paul Onuachu’s goal last season vs Konyaspor has been nominated for the 2024 FIFA Puskas Award. 🇳🇬🤯pic.twitter.com/ERtectvqzF
— Just Saints (@JustSaints_) November 29, 2024
Onuachu was a ‘Scorpion kick’ goal for Trabzonspor against Konyaspor in a Turkish Super Lig on November 10, 2023.
It was a spectacular back-heeled effort that saw him rise high to score.
Oshoala, on the other hand, is being considered for the women’s version of the Puskas Award, the Marta Award.
‘Agba Baller’ scored for Barcelona Femeni against Benfica in a UEFA Women’s Champions League game.
It was on November 14, 2023.
🎥Asisat Oshoala bicycle kick Goal vs Benfica 😮💨🤌pic.twitter.com/uiHVTXwuXj
— 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢 𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐄𝐫𝐚 (@HflickEra) November 14, 2023
