Asisat Oshoala
Awards & Honours
13
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
1
Covers
4
Records
Asisat Oshoala stands as the most decorated female African footballer in history, a title earned through relentless dedication and record-breaking performances. Her six-time win as the African Women's Footballer of the Year is a testament to her sustained excellence. She is the first African woman to win the UEFA Women's Champions League three times and the first African to claim the Pichichi Trophy. Her impact extends beyond trophies; she has become a symbol of resilience and ambition for women across Africa. Being named to the TIME100 Most Influential People in Sports list in 2026 further cements her legacy as a global icon who has broken barriers and inspired millions.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Member of the Order of the Niger (MON)
Awarded for outstanding contribution to sports
TIME100 Most Influential People in Sports
Recognized for impact on gender equality and African representation in global sports
CAF African Female Player of the Year
Record sixth win
Rankings & Lists
Most Famous Person from Nigeria
Greatest African Female Footballer
Magazine Covers
TIME
June 2026
TIME100 Sports Special Edition
Records & Feats
First African Woman to Win UEFA Women's Champions League Three Times
Won the trophy with FC Barcelona in 2021, 2023, and 2024
First African to Win the Pichichi Trophy
Top scorer in Spain's Primera División Femenina
First African Female Footballer to Reach One Million Instagram Followers
Achieved this milestone in 2023
Most African Women's Footballer of the Year Awards
Won the award six times (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021)