Oshoala Sends Message to Nigerian Star Who Scored for Benin After Dumping Super Eagles
- Asisat Oshoala sent a message to Beninoise attacker Junior Olaitan after the 2026 World Cup qualifier match
- Benin Republic defeated Lesotho 4-0 in their adopted home at Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan
- Benin, led by former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr, are ahead of Nigeria in the Group C table
Asisat Oshoala sent a message to Benin Republic attacker of Nigerian descent Junior Olaitan after his performance in the World Cup qualifier.
Olaitan scored once and assisted another goal as Benin Republic ran riot against Lesotho in their matchday eight encounter at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Ivory Coast.
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Benin Republic put themselves in a spot to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they currently have 14 points, three behind South Africa, who could be docked three points for fielding an ineligible player.
Former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has transformed the Leopards since he took over in 2023, helping them qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Asisat Oshoala sends message to Olaitan
Olaitan celebrated Benin Republic’s emphatic victory with a message on his Instagram page, during which he applauded the fans for their support.
“It's always a source of pride, an honor, and a pleasure to wear the Benin jersey. Thank you to the people of Benin for all the love they give us. I'm very happy with the entire team's performance: 1 G 🥅 1 AS 6/6, now the fight continues,” he wrote:
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala replied under his comments section, claiming she is unsure whether to congratulate the Goztepe forward, to which Olaitan responded, asking her to congratulate him.
Oshoala's confusion stems from the fact that Benin Republic are ahead of Nigeria on the table and could pick up the ticket if South Africa slips up.
Junior Olaitan Ishola plays for the Benin Republic national team, though he was born to a Nigerian father and spent his childhood in Lagos.
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Olaitan and Oshoala have been friends for a while and were spotted playing street soccer in Lagos during their holiday in January 2024.
Gernot Rohr converts Ishola
Olaitan is primarily a central midfielder, but has been deployed in multiple positions, including on the wing for the national team.
Head coach Gernot Rohr, after the March international break, confirmed that he will move him further forward into the attacking midfield position.
“We have three strikers, one of whom is an attacking midfielder and who we put on the left: it's Olaitan, who comes in and who can also transform into a playmaker behind two strikers,” he said as quoted by Joueurs Beninois.
The conversion yielded results as Olaitan delivered impressive performances in the role against Zimbabwe and Lesotho.
Oshoala slams NFF over Dessers
Legit.ng reported that Asisat Oshoala slammed NFF after their official match report singled out Cyriel Dessers for criticism after the 1-1 draw against South Africa.
The Panathinaikos forward, who made his competitive debut during the September international break, had an underwhelming performance.
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