Liverpool striker Asisat Oshoala has spoken of her joy after learning that she made the shortlist of the BBC Women<span class="&quot;body1&quot;">&rsquo;</span>s Footballer of the Year Award. <br /><br />But the 20 - year - old has admitted that she was pleasantly surprised to be nominated for the prestigious award.<br /><br /><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&ldquo;I worked hard last year but I am surprised to be nominated. I feel very appreciated and I give God the glory,</span></span>&rdquo; she told thenff.com.<br /><br />The ex Rivers Angels poster girl penned a two - year contract with Liverpool in January.<br /><br />She has averaged 0.5 goals per game since she made her debut for the Women<span class="body1">&rsquo;</span>s Super League champions.<br /><br />Photo Credit : liverpoolfc.com<br />