The Saudi Women’s Premier League delivered a thrilling Super Falcons showdown on Sunday as Asisat Oshoala and Francisca Ordega went head-to-head in a crucial clash between Al Hilal Women and Al Ittihad Women.
In the end, it was Ordega who celebrated the bigger result, while Oshoala extended her impressive scoring streak despite defeat.
Asisat Oshoala Extends Scoring Form in Saudi Women’s Premier League
Introduced at the start of the second half, Oshoala wasted little time making her presence felt.
The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year came off the bench to inject urgency into Al Hilal’s attack after the home side trailed by two goals at halftime.
By the 74th minute, her impact was clear. The forward found the net to reduce the deficit to 3–1, offering the home crowd a late spark of hope.
That goal further shows Oshoala’s remarkable consistency this season in the Saudi Women’s Premier League.
She has now scored 16 goals across all competitions — nine in the league, six in the Saudi Women’s Challenge Cup, and one in the Saudi Women’s Cup.
In addition to her goals, she has contributed three assists this term, bringing her total goal involvements to 19. Even in defeat, Oshoala’s clinical edge continues to define Al Hilal’s attacking identity.
Francisca Ordega Inspires Al Ittihad to Second Place
While Oshoala grabbed the consolation goal, Ordega played a decisive role in securing all three points for Al Ittihad.
The visitors took control late in the first half. In the 41st minute, Ordega’s intelligent play unlocked the defence, setting up Leticia Nunes for the opening goal.
Al Ittihad doubled their advantage in first-half stoppage time through Lamar Mohammad before she added a third in the 64th minute to seal the contest.
Ordega’s latest contribution takes her season tally to three goal involvements — one goal and one assist in the league, plus an additional assist in the SAFF Women’s Cup.
With this commanding 3–1 away win, Al Ittihad climbed to second place on 22 points from 11 matches, strengthening their title ambitions behind league leaders Al Nassr Women.
Al Hilal, meanwhile, slipped to fifth with 19 points and now face a crucial test against the league leaders in their next outing.