Despite a frustrating run of results for Al Hilal, Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala continues to shine in Saudi Women’s Premier League.
After reaching the 20-goal contribution milestone during a heavy defeat to Al Nassr in her last outing, the forward found the net again this weekend—though it wasn’t quite enough to secure all three points.
Asisat Oshoala On Target Again, but Al Hilal Held to Late Draw
It was a cagey affair from the start, with both sides struggling to break the deadlock through two halves of play.
The breakthrough finally came deep into stoppage time when the former Barcelona star struck a minute into additional time, seemingly handing Al Hilal a hard-fought victory.
However, the joy was short-lived. Just as the hosts thought they had sealed the win, Al-Ula responded six minutes later to level the score, forcing a 1-1 draw and ensuring both sides shared the spoils.
By the Numbers: Oshoala’s Stellar Season
Oshoala’s individual form remains world-class, even as her team searches for consistency.
Recent Form: 5 goal contributions in her last 5 games.
League Impact: 10 goals and 3 assists in the Saudi Women’s Premier League.
Total Output: 21 goal contributions across all competitions this season.
Overall Scoring: 17 total goals (10 in the League, 6 in the Saudi Women’s Challenge Cup, and 1 in the Saudi Women’s Cup).
The draw leaves Al Hilal in 5th place with 20 points. The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year and her teammates will now shift their focus to their next home fixture against Eastern Flames, where they will hope to finally bounce back to winning ways.