Asisat Oshoala’s ambition in the Fifa technical advisory group is to ensure that African football gets to the ‘next level’.
The Nigeria and Barcelona star headlines the list of heavyweights set up by the football ruling body concerning the growth of the women's game globally.
Their discussions will include topics around competitive balance, increased opportunities for underserved nations, a Fifa Women's Club World Cup, the Fifa international windows and the possibility of a biennial Fifa Women's World Cup, which has generated contrasting arguments recently.
In a no holds barred chat with Goal, the four-time African Women’s Player of the Year gushes about her inclusion in the group that will be led by former two-time World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis.
More importantly, she reveals what her roles would be and what she intends to achieve, having found a ‘bigger platform’ where her voice will be heard.
