Asisat Oshoala: Arsenal Ladies sign Nigeria striker from Liverpool Ladies

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Asisat Oshoala featured in all three of Nigeria's games at the 2015 World Cup in Canada, scoring one goal

Arsenal Ladies have completed the signing of Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee.

Oshoala scored three goals in 12 games for Liverpool last season after joining the club in January 2015.

And the 21-year-old won the first annual BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award last year.

"Asisat is a fantastic talent and will be a great addition to our squad," manager Pedro Losa said, external.

"She is quick, with excellent feet and has proven she can score goals so it's very positive she has decided to join us."

Details of the length of Oshoala's contract have not been disclosed.

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