Ballon D'ior: Nigeria's Oshoala Rated 16th Best Player In The World

Ballon D'ior: Nigeria's Oshoala Rated 16th Best Player In The World

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala at the Ballon D'ior Award ceremony finished as 16th best player in the world.

Dressed in white with red dyed hair at the Award venue on Monday, the Barcelona forward was rated 16th despite emerging joint top scorer in La Liga Femeni last season.

Oshoala who recently turned 28 was among the Barcelona contingent that traveled to the ceremony in Paris, France.

The five-time Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Women's Player of the Year was at the ceremony with her Barcelona Femeni teammates like: Aitana Bonmati, Lucy Bronze, Alexia Putellas, and Fridolina Rolfo.

Oshoala went to the award ceremony as Nigeria's only representative and turned on the style.

The former Arsenal forward dyed her hair red and wore a white overall jacket and sneakers to match.

Oshoala played a key role as Barcelona Femeni won the league last season and finished as the joint top scorer.

She was also instrumental as they progressed to the final of the Women's Champions League only to lose to eventual champions, Lyon.

This is the first time Asisat Oshoala earned a Ballon d'Or nomination.

This is the first time Asisat Oshoala earned a Ballon d'Or nomination.

Oshoala finished in 16th place among 20 nominees as her Barcelona teammate Putellas won the award for the second time.

Oshoala returns to action with Barcelona Femeni when they take on Real Betis in their next league fixture scheduled for Saturday, October 22, 2022.