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Oshoala to tackle Vinicius, Rashford and others for Ballon d’Or award

Asisat Oshoala has excelled not only on the field, but also off it, with her genuine concern for the well-being of those around her

Super Falcons and Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala has been nominated for the esteemed Ballon d’Or award, Soccernet.ng reports.

The announcement, made on the official Twitter handle of France Football, the renowned organizer of the prestigious award, has sent waves of excitement across the football world.

Oshoala’s nomination comes in the Socrates Award category of the Ballon d’Or, which recognizes the exceptional solidarity actions undertaken by football players. The award is named after the legendary Brazilian football icon, Socrates.

The Nigerian star is among a distinguished group of five individuals shortlisted for this esteemed recognition. The other outstanding players in contention for the Socrates Award are Vinicius (Brazil/Real Madrid), Antonio Rüdiger (Germany/Real Madrid), Marcus Rashford (England/Manchester United), and Alex Morgan (USA/San Diego Wave).

The Ballon d’Or award is regarded as one of the highest honours in football, as it celebrates the exceptional talent and achievements of players who have left an indelible mark in football for that season’s campaign.

The upcoming unveiling of the nominees in the men’s, women’s, Yachine Trophy, and Kopa Trophy categories on September 6 will undoubtedly generate further excitement and anticipation among fans worldwide.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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