Oshoala Nets Second Straight Hat-Trick as Al Hilal Reach Cup Final

Super Falcons superstar Asisat Oshoala struck a second consecutive hat-trick to inspire Al Hilal to a convincing 6–2 victory over Al Ahly in the semi-final of the Saudi Women’s Premier Challenge Cup, booking their place in the final.

The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year has been unstoppable in recent rounds, coming off the back of another treble in Al Hilal’s 5–0 rout of Eastern Flames to advance to the semis.

Oshoala set the tone early, opening the scoring and adding two more before halftime, while Jéssica Silva and others helped extend the dominance after the break.

Al Hilal will now face Al Nassr in the final for the Saudi Challenge Cup crown a trophy the Riyadh-based side are closing in on for the first time in their history.

Editorial

Asisat Oshoala’s performance was not simply a statement of scoring prowess it was an emphatic reaffirmation of her stature as one of African football’s most compelling storytellers on the pitch. In an age where women’s football asserts its ascendancy with unrelenting momentum, there are few spectacles more thrilling than witnessing a player write their own chapter in real time and that is precisely what Oshoala achieved with her second consecutive hat-trick.

Al Hilal’s 6–2 triumph over Al Ahly was more than just a victory it was the culmination of tactical intent, individual brilliance and a collective belief that transcends mere statistics. Oshoala’s early goal carved out the space for her team to breathe, to build rhythm and to impose their will on a match that, at its outset, promised little more than another routine fixture. Instead, it became a crucible in which a story of ambition, flair and strategic finesse was forged.

What sets Oshoala apart and what should capture the imagination of football’s broader audience is her capacity to elevate those around her. Her goals spark confidence her presence reshapes hosts of defenders her legacy inspires the next wave of African talent seeking relevance on football’s global stage. In Al Hilal’s rising trajectory, she is both catalyst and compass, driving her club toward a historic silverware opportunity.

In a sport increasingly obsessed with metrics and milestones, it is the human art within the game the poise, the instinct, the elegant ruthlessness that lingers longest in memory. Oshoala’s treble was not overnight brilliance but rather the latest flourish in a career defined by resilience, intelligence, and grace under pressure. As Al Hilal now stands on the brink of Challenge Cup glory, it is clear that her influence will shape not only this final but the narrative of women’s football for years to come.

Did You Know?

1. Asisat Oshoala is one of only a handful of players to score consecutive hat-tricks in professional women’s club competition, underscoring her rare scoring consistency.
2. Oshoala has won the African Women’s Player of the Year award six times, more than any other African female footballer in history.
3. Al Hilal have never won the Saudi Women’s Premier Challenge Cup before this season, making their final appearance a historic opportunity.
4. Oshoala previously won multiple titles with FC Barcelona Femení, including league and cup honours in Spain before moving to Saudi Arabia.
5. The Saudi Women’s Premier Challenge Cup format includes top league teams from across the country, offering a competitive platform for rising female talent in the region.