Nigerian striker scores brace in El Clasico as Barcelona crush Madrid

Nigerian striker scores brace in El Clasico as Barcelona crush Madrid

Akan Anwankwo
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:41 PM

- Asisat Oshoala scored two goals as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid in El Clasico

- The Super Eagles striker has been in an unstoppable form this season for Barca

- The 26-year-old has now scored 11 goals in 13 matches in the new campaign

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Asisat Oshoala has continued impressive her goalscoring form this season following Barcelona Ladies' victory over rival Real Madrid in the league.

The Nigerian international scored a brace in the game as her team won by 4-1 in the one-sided encounter.

Alexia Putellas and Jennifer Hermoso had put the Barca Ladies ahead in the 14 minutes and in the 23rd minute respectively.

Nigerian striker scores brace in El Clasico as Barcelona crush Real Madrid
Asisat Oshoala scores brace in El Clasico as Barcelona crush Real Madrid. Photo by Eric Alonso
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Osohola then scored in the 37th as her side took a 3-0 lead into the first half and doubled her tally in the second half in the 70th minute to make it 4-0.

Real Madrid their consolation from spot-kick through Olga to make it 4-1 as the women's Clasico went in favour of the team from Catalonia.

Oshoala had bagged a brace in the 7-0 win against Rayo Vallecano but with four goals in her last two matches, her tally for the season 11 goals in 13 appearances.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that It is indeed a sad period for Nigerian female footballer Asisat Oshoala who has just lost a close family member.

The footballer recently took to her official page on Instagram with the sad news of her stepmother’s passing.

Oshoala in her post noted that there are times when life hits people in places where they cannot respond.

Legit.ng had earlier reported Some environs in Ikorodu town will be smiling after Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala constructed a borehole to enable people to have access to potable water.

Residents will not need to depend on electricity to pump water, they would rather have easier access to it with the help of solar energy.

And the Barcelona star was happy with the development as she took to her Twitter handle to announce the water project.

"The unveiling of the itunmoja Solar water borehole project in ikorodu area. special thanks to @UBAFoundation in partnership with @oshoalafoundatn."

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