Oshoala: I joined Liverpool because of Suarez

Luis Suarez may have departed Liverpool, but he continues to play a part in shaping the club’s future. Liverpool Ladies continued strengthening their squad for the forthcoming season with the prize capture of African Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria And the 20-year-old Super Falcons forward reveals the exploits of a certain Uruguayan meant she jumped at the chance of a move to Merseyside. “In Nigeria, I always dreamed of coming to England to play, and Liverpool are a team I have liked a lot,” says Oshoala. “I support the men’s team and have followed the results of the women’s team. “When I got the deal from them I was very excited. “I supported Liverpool when I was younger, especially when Luis Suarez was still here. He’s a player I have really admired.” Oshoala arrives at Liverpool Ladies with a burgeoning reputation having packed much into a still formative career. She was voted the most valuable player and top scored at the Under-20 Women’s World Cup in helping Nigeria finish runners up, and also helped club side Rivers Angels win the league and cup double in her homeland. Such success led Oshoala to be named both African Women’s Footballer of the Year and Youth Player of the Year for 2014, and last September she was made a Member of the Order of the Niger by Goodluck Jonathan, President of Nigeria.