Bay FC has announced that it has reached an agreement to transfer Nigerian international and star forward, Asisat Oshoala, to Al Hilal of the Saudi Women’s Premier League. Bay FC made the announcement on its website on Tuesday, September 2.
She signed two years deal with Al-Hilal. According to the club, the move concludes Oshoala’s time with them after just one season, where she made a significant impact as the top goal-scorer in the team’s inaugural campaign.The club added that Oshoala leaves Bay FC as one of the club’s all-time leaders in offensive records, having scored seven goals during the 2024 season.
Her notable contributions include scoring the first-ever goal in club history on March 17, 2024, and a crucial game-winning goal in the club’s first-ever playoff match. Matt Potter, Bay FC’s Sporting Director, expressed gratitude for Oshoala’s contributions.
“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,” Potter said.
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“She is a world-class player and an even better person, and we wish her nothing but success as she takes this next step in her career with Al-Hilal.”Oshoala joined Bay FC from Spanish giant FC Barcelona, where she had a decorated career that included two UEFA Women’s Champions League titles and 120 professional goals.
A six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year, Oshoala’s departure marks a new chapter for the Nigerian striker.In 2025, Oshoala had appeared in 12 matches, playing 458 minutes for Bay FC.
She also represented her home country, Nigeria, at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in July, where she scored a goal in four appearances and helped her team win the title. She was part of the team that won the 2024 WAFCON hosted by Morocco.
