Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Nigerian star striker, Asisat Oshoala, don enter new season like say na her backyard. After she come join Al-Hilal from Bay FC, her impact no take time to show. On Friday, September 12, 2025, she don score her first goal for Al-Hilal as dem carry win over Al-Qadsiah, 4-3. Talk about dramatic entrance!
Na only 62nd minute Oshoala take shine from the penalty spot, restoring Al-Hilal lead as dem dey battle hot for the new season. The game no be small wahala as Al-Hilal sabi start with two-goal lead, only for Al-Qadsiah to send shockwave with goal from L. Le Garrec for 44th minute. Then Adriana follow am chop slice as she equalize just after halftime.
Pressure dey mount, but Oshoala balance well to score. From there, the game dey sweet as Jéssica Silva add extra salt to Al-Qadsiah injury in 74th minute. Just when we think say dem go sleep, the veteran D. Marozsán come convert last-minute penalty as Al-Qadsiah wan give dem mini heart attack. But Al-Hilal maintain ground tight till the end to grab all three points.
This victory don place Al-Hilal for second position on the league table, joint with leaders Al-Ahli wey top on goal difference after their own 5-2 small party for their opener. Oshoala, wey na six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year, show say she still get plenty tricks for her sleeve as she dey set to take Al-Hilal to greater heights this season.
Wetin dem fit expect? As Al-Hilal dey pursue silverware in the Saudi Women’s Premier League dis season, Oshoala dey expected to bring that her magic wey don take her from Nigeria to Spain and now Saudi Arabia. Na so e be for big leagues – once you enter, you gatz show wetin you sabi. And believe me, Oshoala no dey disappoint!
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