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'It is tough to find any player like Oshoala' - Barcelona coach Cortes

Barcelona coach Llius Cortes has lauded Asisat Oshoala for her pace and power, a rare quality which was not easy for the Blaugranes to find.

The 24-year-old realised her dreams of joining the Spanish giants after sealing a loan move from China's Dalian Quanjian in January.

The Nigeria international went on to establish herself in the team, scoring eight goals after 11 games and made history as the first African woman to play and score in the Champions League final.

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Her stellar performances convinced the club to hand her a two-year contract which will keep her in Catalonia until June 2022.