Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has rewarded the coach who helped shape her football career with a brand-new car.
The Nigerian forward gifted Emmanuel Osahon Orobosa, founder of FC Robo International, a Toyota Highlander.
The gesture celebrates a relationship that began when Oshoala was still a teenager, It also highlights her appreciation for the people who supported her before international fame.
FC Robo announced the presentation in a statement on Thursday, the club praised Oshoala for remembering the coach who helped develop her talent from grassroots football.
The club described the gift as a sign of gratitude, saying:
“Your presentation of a Toyota Highlander to Coach Osahon is a beautiful demonstration of gratitude and a reminder that you have not forgotten the people who played important roles in your journey,”the club said.
Orobosa played an important role in Oshoala’s development at FC Robo. The club said he supported her football journey from 2009, when she was about 15.
According to FC Robo, the coach provided guidance and support during her early years. He also reportedly helped persuade her family to support her football ambitions.
Oshoala previously spoke about the resistance she faced at home. In a 2023 BBC Sport interview, she explained that her parents initially opposed her involvement in sports.
“My parents didn’t want me to play sports at all and sometimes there were big fights at home. I had to run to my grandmother’s house to escape trouble,” she said.
FC Robo also recalled Oshoala’s earlier support for the club, during her early years in Europe, she donated a bus to support its activities.
“This gesture also brings back memories of your earlier support for the club, particularly your donation of a bus during your early years in Europe,” FC Robo said.
Oshoala later played for Rivers Angels, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Barcelona. She also represented Nigerian clubs and teams on the international stage.
After leaving Barcelona, she joined Bay FC in 2024. She later moved to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal in September 2025.
The Super Falcons forward has won the CAF African Women’s Player of the Year award six times. She remains one of Africa’s most decorated female footballers.
