Super Falcons and Barca Femini ace, Asisat Oshoala has been included in the shortlist for the Socrates Award.
Oshoala will face competition from Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger and Vinícius Júnior among others in the race to the awars.
This was announced by France Football, the award’s organisers, via Twitter.
Named in honour of Brazilian football legend Socrates, this award category is dedicated to acknowledging remarkable acts of solidarity initiated by football champions globally.
Oshoala’s inclusion in the nomination list comes in recognition of her integral role in evolving women’s football in Nigeria and her dedication to empowering younger girls to realise their skills justifies her nomination.