Asisat Oshoala, the Super Falcons and Bay FC forward, revealed her passion for photography, after her American club showcased several images she captured during an event coinciding with their game on Sunday, Oshoala shared her enjoyment of photography as a hobby.
The club unveiled seven of Oshoala’s images on Monday, including shots from their African World Heritage Day and Cinco de Mayo event, highlighting the diverse cultures shaping their host city of California and their players.
The photos depicted various scenes, such as action shots from the stands during their 2-1 match against the Chicago Red Stars, team members in the dressing room, the match-day atmosphere, and fans participating in the fan fest.
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Acknowledging Oshoala’s contribution, the club posted, “Our African World Heritage Day match shot by Asisat Oshoala.” Oshoala reposted the images, expressing her enjoyment of photography with hashtags #LoveTheCamera and #ShotsByZee.
Her involvement in the event stemmed from her absence from the match-day squad, demonstrating her impact off the field. Inspired by Oshoala’s photos, Nigerian photojournalist Sulaimon Adebayo, known as Pooja, humorously suggested that FIFA had accredited Oshoala to cover Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic in June.
Oshoala responded with the Yoruba word “oluya,” a playful remark often used for amateur photographers.
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