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‘Make Dem Get Out,’ Mixed Reactions Trail Oshoala’s Shirtless Celebration

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3 years ago

July 28, 2023

Some Nigerians have taken to social media to react to Asisat Oshoala’s shirtless celebration in Nigeria’s 3-2 win over co-hostsAustralia on Thursday.

The Barcelona Femeni forward came on as a substitute to replace one of the goalscorers, Uchenna Kanu, in the 64th minute.

The 29-year-old capitalized on a defensive slip to give Nigeria a two-goal advantage in the 72nd minute. Oshoala slotted the ball into an empty net after Australia’s defender Kennedy headed the ball past the goalkeeper, who was out of her line.

The forward removed her jersey and raced to the sideline to celebrate her goal with her teammates, receiving a yellow card in the process.

Her celebration sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some questioning her beliefs and calling it a ‘needless’ booking.

Others, however, saw nothing wrong with it, noting that the celebration is in alignment with the ‘iconic’ goal.

@Beeorlicious on Twitter said “This picture is so harddddddd!!!! Asisat Oshoala wanted that goal so bad! The celebration said it all. It was a beautiful goal”

@debolaadebanjo_ wrote “Bro, an icon is an icon. Asisat’s shirtless celebration will be picked up by every media from now till the end of this WC. When you are big, you are just that, BIG.”

@ckjawani “You got to love Asisat Oshoala!! You just have to! Did you see her celebration when she scored!! Agba baller my love”

@presidentayollc; “Who are those reacting ? Make dem get out !”

@numberonetweep: “Removing your jersey and exposing your body just because you scored a goal doesn’t make sense at all as a woman. Asisat Oshoala really need to fix up”

@WebkidAfrika: “Women in the football space especially players should be shown red card for removing their jersey as form of celebration Asisat Oshoala should be used as a scapegoat !!!!!”

@lawalrasaq27: “Please warn the players on removing their shirts during goal celebration. Yellow card on Oshoala is good at all”

@ezele_nick “Oshoala was the shirt pulling necessary? Needless yellow card”

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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2 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.