Asisat Oshoala's humble beginnings are a testament to her determination and hard work. Here are some key points about her early lífe:

- Born in Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria, on October 9, 1994

- Grew up in a p0lygamous family with 14 children

- Sold peppers and puff-puff (a Nigerian snack) on the streets to support her family

- Played football with boys in her neighborhood, as there were no girls' teams

- Joined a local club, FC Robo, at age 14

- Faced opposition from her parents, who wanted her to focus on education

- Had to balance football with education, often sneaking out to play

- Moved to Rivers Angels in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, at age 17

- Won her first African Women's Championship with Nigeria in 2014

- Signed with Liverpool Ladies in 2015, becoming the first African player in the Women's Super League

- Joined Barcelona Femení in 2019, becoming the first African player to score in the UEFA Women's Champions League final

Asisat Oshoala's journey from a humble beginning to becoming a world-class footballer is an inspiration to many. She has spoken publicly about the challenges she faced and how she overcame them through hard work, determination, and the support of her family and coaches.