Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala was among the notable guests who attended the naming ceremony of the daughter of fellow professional footballer Ishola Junior Olaitan on Friday, June 13, 2026.
One of the moments from the event that quickly drew attention online was a video showing Oshoala interacting with the celebrant.
During their conversation, Olaitan leaned in and kissed the football star on the cheek, prompting a reaction from Oshoala that soon became a topic of discussion among social media users.
The clip, which has since circulated widely online, captured the pair speaking quietly before the affectionate gesture took place.
Oshoala’s subsequent response in the video sparked mixed interpretations from viewers, leading to a flurry of comments across various platforms.
Earlier reports had highlighted Oshoala’s recent use of her social media platform to call on President Bola Tinubu to take urgent action over the kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in several parts of the country.
Her appeal came against the backdrop of increasing public anxiety over renewed attacks on educational institutions, particularly in Oyo and Borno states, where incidents of abduction have raised fresh concerns about security.
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Here are some of the reactions from netizens:
Aisha Bukar reacted: “The way the guy kissed Asisat Oshoala on the cheek and she stylishly used her handkerchief to clean her face is hilarious. She wasn’t hiding it at all, even though she thought she did. She would be shocked her self to see her self trending.”
slidelly commented: “Una just useless anyhow for…… person dey wipe sweat una say she clean the kiss. If the guy na person wey no understand now, or person like Davido wey small bait dey trigger, e don start beef be that. Besides the guy sef no be oloorun, na clean boy.”
Prince_sunpet commented: “From the way I see it, Asisat even set her cheek for the guy to kiss, Abi na only me see am that way?”
Babatunde2805 wrote: “Una don start, she did normal thing. Handkerchief were meant to be used on our face. Mouth become watery from the side at times, face becomes oily. Agenda no suppose start because of this.”
Alexander_gozie said: “Lmao The way Asisat use handkerchief clean that kiss e sweet me. No be by force o! She clean am sharp sharp like say e dey burn her skin.”
Promiseokonjo commented: “The guy think say na Yankee him dey. Omo if na my bae that guy kiss like that we go get issues ooh. Asisat Oshoala was tired of him already? I don’t always like it when someone wispers in my ear.”
