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Arsenal raid Liverpool for Nigeria star Asisat Oshoala

By Peter Gilbert

Friday 18 March 2016 16:34, UK

Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria celebrates
Image: Liverpool were forced to sell Asisat Oshoala after the Gunners met a release clause

Arsenal Ladies have signed Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee.

Oshoala joined the Reds from Nigerian side Rivers Angels last January and scored three goals in 12 WSL appearances.

The 21-year-old has appeared on the international stage at youth and senior level and was named the player of the tournament at the U20 World Cup in 2014 after finishing top scorer with seven goals.

Asisat Oshoala with the Golden Globe Trophy during the FIFA Women's U-20 Final against the Germany
Image: Asisat Oshoala with the Golden Globe Trophy after the FIFA Women's U-20 final

In the same year she was also named the best player in the African Women's Championship, netting four times to help the Super Falcons to the title.

"Asisat is a fantastic talent and will be a great addition to our squad,"  Arsenal Ladies manager Pedro Losa told the club's website.

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"She is quick, with excellent feet and has proven she can score goals so it's very positive she has decided to join us."

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