Onome Ebi on Asisat Oshoala: ‘It’s a blessing to have her in the Super Falcons’

The 28-year-old forward has been on impressive form for Barcelona this season, scoring 19 goals in 23 league games and helping the Spanish champions reach the semifinals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Ebi, who is the first African (male or female) player to feature in five FIFA World Cups is relishing the prospect of featuring at her record sixth appearance at the global showpiece along with the Barcelona superstar.

‘Agba Baller’ as she is popularly known among fans, Oshoala is the only player (male or female) to win the CAF Best award five times and the veteran defender can’t wait to see her prove her worth at the World Cup.

“It’s a blessing to have her on this team,” she told CAFOnline.com.

“She is a great professional and an example for the whole team. Her performance at the club level is incredible.

“Many people forget that a few months ago she was injured and today she is up on the pitch putting up huge performances both in the local league and the Champions League.

“She is one of the best players in the World and speaking to her, she is also hugely waiting for the World Cup and has already set her targets for the tournament. She is doing everything she can to be on top form.”

Nigeria will be making its ninth appearance at the World Cup and have been drawn in Group B, where they will face Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and hosts Australia.