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Asisat Oshoala: Nigeria were afraid of early exit in Women's World Cup

Asisat Oshoala has revealed that her side's desire to claim their first win inspired her goal in Nigeria's 2-0 triumph over South Korea in Grenoble on Wednesday.

Last Saturday, the 24-year-old was in action for the duration of the match against Norway but could not help the Super Falcons avoid a 3-0 losing start in Reims.

At Stade des Alpes, the three-time African Women's Footballer of the Year scored with a brilliant finish in the 75th minute to seal the Super Falcons' first Women's World Cup win at the showpiece.

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After her goal won her the Player of the Match award, the Barcelona forward is now aiming to help her side secure a positive result against France in Rennes on Monday.