Six-time African Footballer of the Year Asisat Oshoala trended on social media after she was conspicuously missing in action against Brazil in a Paris Olympics group opener.
The poster-girl of Nigerian women’s football did not get a minute even when coach Randy Waldrum went for broke with attacking changes with the Super Falcons trailing late in the game.
Instead of Oshoala, 29, who has lately been used as an impact sub, Waldrum brought on forwards Esther Okoronkwo and Ifeoma Onumonu as Nigeria chased the game in Bordeaux.
Inside camp sources said ‘Agba Baller’ is not injured, but rather “not in great physical shape” to see action against the Samba Girls.
It was also not ascertained whether she will in a better condition to get some minutes of action against world champions Spain in Nantes Sunday night.
Their final Group C game will be against 2011 world champions Japan Wednesday also in Nantes.
After a 16-year absence from the Games, the Super Falcons will need at least a win in the group stage to reach the knockout rounds of the 12-team tournament.
Why invite an injured player to a such a competition who may not be fit for any of the group stage matches. Was invited to be a guest at the event or what was the reason for inviting her?
Wonders shall never end in Nigeria especially NFF. They have refused to do the right thing when necessary.
she’s not injured, she is not in full physical condition. Two different things
Not fit, is as good as injured because bring in both conditions keeps a player off the field of play.
They’ll play better for the next match I believe