Oshoala’s super hat-trick sends Al Hilal into Saudi Cup q’finals

Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala scored four goals as Al Hilal Women thrashed United Eagles 9-0 in the Round of 16 of the 2026-27 Saudi Women’s Cup on Friday.

The result sends Al Hilal into the quarter-finals of the competition. The match was played at the Al-Taraji Club Stadium in Qatif, with kick-off at 5.30pm Saudi time.

Oshoala led the attack with a clinical display and was the standout performer in the one-sided away fixture. The six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year found the net four times, and Al Hilal were never troubled by their opponents, who are known in Arabic as Ittihad Al-Nusour.

The win continues a strong run for Al Hilal.

They had beaten Neom 4-0 away in the seventh round of the Saudi Women’s Premier League in their previous outing, and they now carry that momentum into the last eight of the cup.

Oshoala has become one of the most influential players in Saudi Arabian women’s football since joining Al Hilal. She was part of the side that reached the final of last season’s Saudi Women’s Cup, where Al Hilal finished as runners-up.

Her latest four-goal haul underlines her scoring form and gives Al Hilal fresh confidence as they pursue silverware in the competition once again.

Peter, who has been covering sports for PUNCH for close to two years, focuses on combat sports reporting, special features and human angle stories

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