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'Modeled my game after them' - Nigeria star Oshoala reveals Akide and Nkwocha admiration

Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala has opened up on her admiration for Super Falcons legends Mercy Akide and Perpetua Nkwocha during her youthful days.

While missing a chance to play alongside Akide, Oshoala made her senior debut in 2012 and was privileged to star alongside Nkwocha before her retirement.

She only burst on to the international scene in 2014 at the U20 Women's World Cup in Canada where she scooped the golden boot and golden ball despite the Falconets finishing as runners-up.

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Since her breakthrough, the FC Robo product has gone on to win three African Women's Cup of Nations titles in four outings and played at two Women's World Cups, in Canada 2015 and France 2019.