Nigerian striker Asisat Oshoala has set a new FIFA Women’s World Cup record.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria defeated the Matildas of Australia in their second group game at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The match ended 3-2 on Thursday, July 27 at Lang Park, Brisbane.
Veteran midfielder Emily van Egmond scored the first goal of the game with a left footed drive into the last angle in the 45+1 minute of the first half.
Uchenna Kanu got the second goal of the game after a deflected shot from Atletico Madrid forward Rasheedat Ajibade.
Osinachi Ohale gave Nigeria the lead in the 65th minute with a header injuring herself in the process.
Oshoala who was substituted in scored the third goal from a tight angle, took her jersey off and was yellow carded in the process.
Alanna Kennedy grabbed a late consolation goal with a header in the 100th minute.
With Oshoala’s goal she has become the first African female player to score at three FIFA World Cup.
She has one goal in two games at the ongoing tournament.
The Super Falcons are now first place in Group B with four points from two games.
