Asisat Oshoala injured, ruled out of 2022 WAFCON
Asisat Oshoala injured, ruled out of 2022 WAFCON
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has been ruled out of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after suffering a knee injury.
According to a statement from Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Wednesday, the four time best female player in the continent will travel back to Spain on Thursday to recover from the injury.
“Sad news from @NGSuper_Falcons camp: Top striker Asisat Oshoala is out of the ongoing WAFCON 2022.
“She sustained a Grade 2 Medial Collateral Ligament strain in the game against South Africa. She is due back in Spain on Thursday. Get well quick Asisat!“ NFF said on its Twitter handle.
Super Falcons , having lost their opening game to South Africa will hope to revive their hope in the campaign when they face Botswana in their second game on Thursday.
Botswana are currently the leader of Group C after defeating Burundi 4-1 in their opening match.
This year’s WAFCON also doubles as qualifiers for next year’s women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
