In a triumphant victory at the CAF Awards 2023, Victor Osimhen, the prolific striker for Napoli and the Super Eagles, seized the coveted African Footballer of the Year title, edging past formidable competitors Mohammed Salah and Achraf Hakimi.
Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles’ Powerhouse, Secures Historic Win
The 24-year-old Nigerian football sensation shattered a 24-year dry spell for his country, becoming the first Nigerian to clinch this prestigious award since the legendary Nwankwo Kanu’s triumph in 1999, Footballrover reports.
Osimhen’s remarkable feat not only places him among Nigeria’s football elite but also elevates his stature in the records of African football history alongside past luminaries like Rashidi Yekini, Emmanuel Amuneke, Victor Ikpeba, and Kanu himself.
Osimhen’s stellar performances both domestically and internationally cemented his claim to this accolade.
His instrumental role in Napoli’s triumphant Serie A campaign, securing their first league title in 33 years, serves as evidence of his brilliance in goal.
He etched his name in Serie A history as the highest-scoring African player the league has ever witnessed, securing the coveted Cappocanoniere award along the way.
His dominance wasn’t confined to the Italian stage; Osimhen’s prowess was equally evident in AFCON qualifying matches, where he showed his scoring prowess by netting an unprecedented 10 goals, setting a new benchmark in the competition’s history.
Victor Osimhen’s meteoric rise and invaluable contributions have not only earned him individual accolades but have also propelled Nigerian football back into the spotlight.
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— CAF (@CAF_Online) December 11, 2023
As the Super Eagles’ talisman, his impact reverberates across continents, marking a new era of excellence for Nigerian football.
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