Football
Oshoala Set for Clash with Former Barça Teammates at PayPal Park
Asisat Oshoala will face off against her former FC Barcelona Femení teammates tonight when Bay FC hosts the Catalan side in an international friendly at PayPal Park, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
This match marks the first time Oshoala, a record six-time African Women’s Player of the Year, will compete against her previous club since joining the NWSL side Bay FC in February.
The encounter is expected to be highly competitive, featuring Oshoala and her Bay FC teammates against Barcelona, who are making their third visit to the USA. Barcelona, coming off a flawless season with titles in Liga F, Copa de la Reina, and the UEFA Champions League, will also showcase Ballon d’Or Féminin winner Aitana Bonmatí.
Oshoala and her current team bring their own impressive accolades to the match, including multiple NWSL championships, FA Women’s Super League titles, and Liga F honors, promising a thrilling showdown of top-tier talent.
During her tenure at Barcelona from 2019 to 2024, Oshoala scored 85 goals in 101 matches and won numerous titles, including five Primera División titles, three UEFA Women’s Champions League trophies, four Supercopa de España Femenina, three Copa de la Reina, and one Copa Catalunya.