Saudi:Asisat Oshoala Nets On Debut As Al-Hilal Women Edge Al-Qadsiah in 7-Goal Thriller
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By Sportsgister
Super Falcons icon Asisat Oshoala announced her arrival in Saudi Arabia in emphatic fashion, scoring on her debut to inspire Al-Hilal Women to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Al-Qadsiah in the Saudi Women’s Premier League.
Oshoala, who recently joined Al-Hilal from Bay FC in the United States, led the line with her trademark energy, pace, and precision.
The six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year converted a pressure-laden penalty in the first half, marking her first goal in Al-Hilal colors and setting the tone for an exciting contest.
The match itself was a rollercoaster, with both sides exchanging goals in a gripping end-to-end battle. Al-Hilal twice surrendered their lead but found resilience in the closing stages, with Oshoala’s leadership and attacking presence proving decisive.
Her movement constantly unsettled the Al-Qadsiah defense, creating space for her teammates and forcing errors that eventually tilted the game in Al-Hilal’s favor.
Having played the full 90 minutes, Oshoala’s debut performance underlined why she is regarded as one of the most lethal strikers in world football. Beyond her goal, she was central to Al-Hilal’s attacking play—linking midfield to attack, pressing defenders high up the pitch, and motivating her side to push for the winner when the match was finely poised at 3-3.
The victory ensures a bright start to Al-Hilal’s campaign, with Oshoala already looking like the marquee signing who can elevate the club’s ambitions in domestic and continental competitions.
For Nigerian fans, her seamless transition from Bay FC to Saudi Arabia is yet another reminder of her enduring class and influence on the global stage. If her debut is anything to go by, Al-Hilal may have found the decisive edge needed to dominate the Saudi women’s game.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
