Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has started life in the Saudi Women’s Premier League in stunning fashion, as she delivered a clutch goal to inspire her team, Al Hilal women, to a commanding victory over Al Qadsiah women on Friday evening.

The Nigerian international opened her goal-scoring account to make sure her new team kicked off the 2025/26 campaign with a win and all three points, Footballrover reports.

Asisat Oshoala Inspires Al Hilal in Saudi League Thriller

Oshoala, who featured for 90 minutes with three shots on goal, scored the third goal for her team, putting them in front as they pulled off a dramatic 4-3 win over their visitors at the Inaya Medical Colleges Stadium.

Al Hilal edged past Al Qadsiah in a seven-goal thriller that had everything — early dominance, a fightback, penalties, and a late scare.

Al Bandari Mobarak looked unstoppable in the first half, striking twice inside six minutes (30’ and 36’) to give Hilal a flying 2-0 lead.

But just when it looked like a comfortable night, Lea Le Garrec pulled one back for Al Qadsiah women before the break, sparking belief.

Al Qadsiah Push Back, but Oshoala Holds Firm

That belief grew stronger after the restart. Adriana’s 59th-minute equaliser stunned the home crowd, but Hilal hit back almost instantly.

Asisat Oshoala calmly buried a penalty in the 62nd minute to put the hosts back in front before Jessica Silva made it 4-2 with a classy finish in the 74th.

Even then, Qadsiah weren’t done. Deep into stoppage time, Dzsenifer Marozsán curled home to make it 4-3, but in the end, it finished that way as Hilal held on—a reminder that in this league, no lead is ever truly safe.

It’s a new league; first goal — Asisat Oshoala in Al Hilal’s 4-3 win over Al Qadsiah in the Saudi Arabia Women’s League.

Recall that Oshoala recently moved from National Women’s Soccer League side Bay FC to Saudi Women’s League side Al Hilal on a two-year deal.

The 30-year-old had joined the NWSL outfit in February 2024 after a trophy-laden spell at Spanish giants FC Barcelona Femeni before switching to Saudi Arabia.

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Last Updated on September 12, 2025 9:33 pm by footballrover