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Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Nigeria’s leading private indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturing group, has honoured Nigerian female international soccer star and record sixth time CAF African Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, by hosting her to a grand homecoming reception in celebration of her rare feat.

Emzor also supported the Barcelona striker with the sponsorship of the 8th Annual Asisat Oshoala Football Competition for Girls – a pet project initiated and owned by Asisat to offer a veritable platform for young girls with interest in football to hone their skills and showcase their talent. The preliminaries of the football tournament were staged on December 24, while the
finals were held on December 25.

Speaking during the welcome reception held on Christmas day, December 25, 2023, in Lagos, the Group Managing Director/CEO, Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited represented by
Mrs. Uzoma Ezeoke, Executive Director of Emzor Pharmaceutical industries Limited, described Asisat as a motivation and a good role model for young people to emulate. She also commended her for making Nigeria proud with her numerous awards chief of which is her record sixth time CAF African Women’s Player of the Year award.

She said Emzor celebrates Asisat for her remarkable achievements, and for being a good example of the resilient, can-do spirit that propels Nigerians to success anywhere they found themselves, affirming that the company was proud of its association with the iconic international football star.

“On behalf of all of us at Emzor Pharmaceutical, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on achieving the rare feat as the record sixth time CAF African Women’s Player of the Year.

Your exceptional talent, unwavering dedication, and outstanding sportsmanship has not only brought glory to yourself but has also elevated our nation’s standing in the African continent and the international stage,” she said.

Continuing, Mrs. Ezeoke stated, “Your remarkable performance exemplifies the values of excellence and perseverance that we hold dear. Your commitment to your craft and the positive impact you have made on the global sport ecosystem as a whole is a true inspiration for aspiring footballers especially our girls.