Nigeria, Sept. 13 -- Nigerian star striker Asisat Oshoala began her Saudi Women's Premier League campaign on a bright note, finding the net as Al-Hilal secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Al-Qadsiah on Friday.

Oshoala, who recently joined Al-Hilal after her stint in the United States with Bay FC , opened her account in the 62nd minute from the penalty spot, restoring her side's advantage in a thrilling encounter at the start of the new season.

Al-Hilal had earlier raced into a two-goal lead before Al-Qadsiah hit back through L. Le Garrec in the 44th minute, before Adriana leveled the scoreline shortly after the restart.

With pressure mounting, Oshoala kept her composure from the spot to make it 3-2, and Portuguese forward Jessica Si...