In a post shared by @AlHilal_FC on X, the club celebrated Nigerian striker Asisat Oshoala’s continued impact in the Saudi Women’s Premier League. Since her move from Bay FC in late 2025, Oshoala has become the face of the growing women’s game in the Middle East.
The reigning African Women’s Footballer of the Year has been in scintillating form, helping Al Hilal climb the league table. Her move to Saudi Arabia followed a historic stint in the NWSL and a legendary career at Barcelona where she won three Champions League titles.
Oshoala remains the most followed African female footballer on Instagram, a testament to her global brand. Her success in Saudi Arabia is being watched closely as an indicator of the potential for women’s professional sports in the region.
Oshoala is successfully proving that her “star power” translates across continents. By dominating in Saudi Arabia, she is opening doors for more African women to secure lucrative deals in emerging leagues, potentially shifting the power balance of women’s global football.
* FOX Sports (Website): “Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala joined Saudi Women’s Premier League club Al Hilal on transfer from Bay FC.”
* Associated Press (News Feed): “The former Barcelona star continues her career as one of the top players in the history of the sport.”
Source: Her Football Hub — https://herfootballhub.com/asisat-oshoala-al-hilal-transfer-bay-fc/ September 2, 2025 (Updated Feb 2026)
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