“Bring Them Home Safely” — Super Falcons Star Asisat Oshoala Joins Calls for Rescue of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren

“Bring Them Home Safely” — Super Falcons Star Asisat Oshoala Joins Calls for Rescue of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren

Nigerian football icon and Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has added her voice to the growing nationwide outcry over the abduction of dozens of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year after scoring in the Super Falcons match against Senegal wore wristbands that read, “Bring back our children, Save the teachers,” as a call for action on the tragic situation.

The kidnapping, which involved at least 39 pupils and seven teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has continued to generate widespread concern across Nigeria. The incident has triggered protests, public outrage, and an indefinite strike by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Oyo State, as citizens demand stronger action from authorities to address the worsening security situation. Oshoala’s message resonated with many Nigerians who have been calling on influential figures to use their platforms to draw attention to the incident. The football star’s appeal joins those of several other celebrities, religious leaders, activists, and public figures who have publicly condemned the abduction and urged security agencies to intensify rescue efforts. Across social media, many supporters praised Oshoala for speaking out, describing her actions as a reminder that the safety of children should transcend politics, ethnicity, and social status.

As the nation continues to follow developments closely, Oshoala’s message echoes the sentiments of countless Nigerians who simply want to see the abducted pupils and teachers reunited with their loved ones and returned home safely.