Memories and emotions will be in full force when Nigerian star Asisat Oshoala steps onto the field to face her former club, FC Barcelona, in a highly anticipated friendly match.
Oshoala, the African Player of the Year, had a remarkable career with Barcelona, netting 85 goals in 101 appearances. Now with Bay FC in the NWSL, she’s preparing for a reunion with her former teammates.
In a recent announcement, Bay FC CEO Brady Stewart expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming match. “Bay FC is building a global sports franchise grounded in the Bay Area. Both Bay FC and FC Barcelona are committed to growing women’s soccer here and abroad,” Stewart said. “The match will feature an unparalleled amount of talent with World Cup Champions and national team players across numerous countries, so we encourage fans to purchase tickets early as we anticipate tickets will be flying off the site.”
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The game is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, at Bay FC’s new home ground, PayPal Park in San Jose. Oshoala, who has become a key player for Bay FC, scoring their first-ever NWSL goal, will be eager to showcase her skills against her old club.
Asisat Oshoala shared her excitement about the match on social media: “𝒲𝑒’𝓇𝑒 𝓅𝓇𝒶𝒸𝓉𝒾𝒸𝒾𝓃𝑔, 𝓑𝓪𝓻𝓬𝓮𝓵𝓸𝓷𝒶. 🖌️ #BAYvBARÇA #WeCameToPlay #BayFC”
This friendly match promises to be a memorable occasion, celebrating the talent and connections in women’s soccer.
