Asisat Oshoala delivered another outstanding performance on Thursday, scoring a hat-trick to lead Al Hilal Women to a dominant 5-1 victory over Al Qadsiah Women and secure qualification for the Saudi Women’s Cup final.
The Nigerian forward scored twice in the first half before completing her hat-trick after the break as Al Hilal sealed a comprehensive 7-2 aggregate triumph.
Oshoala has now recorded 23 goals and six assists in all competitions this season and has scored in four consecutive matches.
Al Hilal entered the second leg with a 2-1 advantage from the first encounter and quickly imposed themselves on the game, with Oshoala leading the attack.
The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a powerful right-footed strike from outside the penalty area after receiving a pass from Kheira Hamraoui.
Two minutes later, Jéssica Silva doubled the visitors’ advantage after finishing off a swift counter-attack initiated by Al Bandari Mobarak.
Ajara Nchout pulled one back for Al Qadsiah in the 42nd minute, but Oshoala restored Al Hilal’s two-goal cushion shortly before half-time with another clinical finish on the counter-attack.
The Nigerian completed her hat-trick in the 73rd minute, calmly slotting home after another assist from Al Bandari Mobarak.
Oshoala also won a late penalty after being fouled inside the area, with Ghizlane Chebbak converting from the spot in stoppage time to wrap up the emphatic win.
Al Hilal will now face either Al Ula Women or Al Nassr Women in the final as they continue their push for silverware this season.
The Nigerian striker joined Al Hilal from Bay FC in 2025 and has quickly established herself as one of the standout performers in Saudi women’s football.
