The Digest:
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has openly criticized what she describes as a systemic bias toward Morocco in African football administration, calling for other nations, including Nigeria, to step up and co-host major tournaments
Key Points:
- Asisat Oshoala claims CAF shows undue favoritism toward Morocco in hosting and awards.
- She points to Morocco hosting U-23 AFCON, U-17 AFCON, CAF Awards, and AFCON 2025.
- Oshoala suggests that Nigeria could co-host the AFCON with its neighbors, such as Ghana, Benin, or Cameroon.
- Her comments follow Nigeria’s semi-final loss to Morocco amid controversial refereeing.
- She questions the credibility of CAF awards after Moroccan players swept 2025 honors.
- Oshoala believes rotating hosts would make African football more equitable and engaging.
- The Al Hilal striker advocates for regional cooperation to decentralize football governance.
Source: Pulse Sports
