Bay FC confirms Asisat Oshoala transfer to Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia
Bay FC announced has confirmed the departure of Nigeria international, Asisat Oshoala has joined Saudi Women’s Premier League side, Al Hilal.
The club says the Super Falcons star is leaving ranked in the top five of nearly every club offensive record, and the club’s top goal-scorer with seven scores in the inaugural season.
‘Asisat has been an incredibly important part of Bay FC history, not only with her impact on the pitch but also through the energy, professionalism, and kindness she brought every day,’ said Bay FC Sporting Director Matt Potter.
‘She is a world-class player and an even better person, and we are grateful for everything she contributed to our club in its first season. We wish her nothing but success as she takes this next step in her career with Al-Hilal.’
Oshoala joined Bay FC ahead of the inaugural 2024 season from storied Spanish side FC Barcelona. She came to the USA with 120 career professional goals, two UEFA Women’s Champions’ League titles and as a six-time winner of the Women’s African Footballer of the Year award.
Her debut NWSL campaign saw her net seven goals, including the first goal in club history in the 17th minute of the club’s first-ever match at Angel City FC March 17, 2024.
She added one more goal in the first playoff match in club history Nov. 10, 2024. The score was an 84th minute go-ahead tally vs. Washington Spirit in the 2024 quarterfinals.
