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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Asisat Oshoala Dominates in Saudi League After Historic Transfer
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AFCON 2025: Nigeria finish group stage perfect after 3–1 win vs Uganda
2025-12-31 09:03:00
In a dispatch by PUNCH, Nigeria beat Uganda 3–1 to close the group stage with a perfect points haul, with Paul Onuachu scoring and Raphael Onyedika netting twice as Uganda’s game collapsed after a red card.
The result reinforced Nigeria’s depth, coming amid squad rotation, while also underlining the tournament’s fine margins—one dismissal can swing the entire tactical balance.
For Uganda, the loss confirmed elimination, while Nigeria’s momentum now carries into the knockout phase with confidence and options.
Validation: Reuters said “Onyedika nets twice for Nigeria with Onuachu also on target.” and Al Jazeera reported “Raphael Onyedika has scored twice, and Paul Onuachu has netted his first international goal in four years.”
Echotitbits take: Nigeria’s biggest advantage is depth—if the team avoids suspensions and manages minutes well, they can outlast most opponents. Watch for injury updates and how the coach balances rotation vs rhythm in the last-16 tie.
Source: The Punch — 31 December 2025 (https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-nigeria-beats-uganda-3-1/)
The Punch 31 December 2025
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FirstBank reopens refurbished basketball arena at Ikeja Army cantonment
2025-12-15 00:31:00
According to The Punch, FirstBank has reopened a renovated Basketball & Games Arena at the Nigerian Army 9 Brigade Cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos, following a facelift.
The report says the facility was inaugurated with senior military participation and positions the upgrade as part of sports development and community engagement.
Bank-funded sports infrastructure typically falls under CSR, with brands seeking long-term visibility and youth engagement outcomes.
Analysis/Echotitbits take: CSR projects matter most when they’re sustained—equipment, coaching programmes, and open access rules. Watch for how the facility is managed, who can use it, and whether it becomes a hub for grassroots leagues.
Source: The Punch — December 15, 2025 — https://x.com/FirstBankngr/status/1999809090315268597
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