MORE CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE NEW BBC WOMEN PLAYER OF THE YEAR, ASISAT OSHOALA

Mary Hockaday, controller of BBC World Service English, paid tribute to Oshoala.

Mary Hockaday, controller of BBC World Service English, paid tribute to Oshoala.

"At still only 20, she's proved herself a formidable talent on the pitch," she said. "I'm proud BBC World Service is supporting the women's game and thrilled with the interest in the award."