Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala delivered a sensational attacking performance as Al Hilal Ladies demolished Al Ahli Ladies 9-0 to record their first league victory of the season.
Sports247 reports that the Nigerian forward was at the heart of Al Hilal’s dominant display, scoring twice and providing two assists as the Saudi Arabian side produced a commanding response following their opening-day defeat.
Oshoala continued from where she left off last season, leading the line with her trademark attacking threat and playing a direct role in four of Al Hilal’s nine goals.
Her two goals underlined her finishing ability, while the two assists further demonstrated her influence beyond simply finding the back of the net.
The emphatic victory also saw Oshoala come up against fellow Nigerian Chinaza Uchendu, who featured for Al Ahli, as the Super Falcons teammates found themselves on opposite sides.
Another Nigerian international, Christy Ucheibe, also featured for Al Hilal and contributed to the team’s impressive performance as they secured their first league win of the campaign.
The result represents a major response from Al Hilal after they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Al Ittihad in their opening league fixture.
Al Ittihad are home to another Super Falcons star, Ashleigh Plumptre, making the opening round of fixtures particularly notable for Nigeria’s players competing in the Saudi women’s league.
However, Al Hilal put that disappointment firmly behind them with a devastating attacking display against Al Ahli.
The nine-goal triumph gives the club an important boost early in the campaign, while Oshoala’s four-goal involvement sends an early warning of her attacking ambitions for the new season.
With two goals and two assists in a single match, the Super Falcons striker has wasted little time reminding fans of her quality as Al Hilal look to build momentum following their opening-day setback.
