Nigeria, July 27 -- Nigeria's most celebrated female footballer, Asisat Oshoala, has broken her silence over widespread rumours suggesting she had retired from international football.

Speaking with reporters in Morocco after Nigeria's thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), the six-time African Player of the Year dismissed the claims as false and baseless.

Oshoala, who was largely a bit-part player in Morocco, had been the subject of intense speculation online, with many believing she had called time on her international career.

However, there had been no official announcement from the player herself.

Clearing the air, she said:

"I don't know where that came from bu...