Asisat Oshoala‘s father tackled her for removing her shirt while celebrating the ongoing 2023 Women’s World Cup win, and the Nigerian footballer playing for Barcelona Femeni and the Super Falcons reacted to his disapproval. After scoring a goal against Australia, extending Nigeria’s lead to 3-1, Oshoala celebrated by pulling off her jersey and running to the sideline to celebrate with her teammates. While some football fans saw no issue with her celebration, others frowned upon it, including Oshoala’s father.
Sharing photos of her goal celebration on Instagram, Oshoala addressed her father's reaction. She acknowledged that her father was not happy with her choice of celebration but emphasized that life is a collection of moments. The African Woman Footballer of the Year, known for her successful football career and achievements with top clubs in Europe, has won the African Women’s Footballer of the Year award four times.
Despite her impressive career and accolades, her goal celebration at the Women’s World Cup sparked debates among football fans. Some criticized it as inappropriate, while others defended it as a harmless expression of joy. The controversy surrounding Oshoala's celebration highlights the diverse opinions and reactions that can arise from moments of celebration in the world of sports.
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Asisat Oshoala‘s has reacted after her father tackled her for removing her shirt while celebrating World Cup win.
Asisat Oshoala, the Nigerian footballer playing for Barcelona Femeni and the Super Falcons, revealed that her father was not impressed with her choice of celebration during the ongoing 2023 Women’s World Cup.
