Victor Osimhen crowned African Player of the Year
Nigeria and Napoli sensation Victor Osimhen was awarded the prestigious 2023 African Golden Ball at the CAF Awards held in Marrakech, Morocco.
Osimhen scored 26 goals and provided 5 assists in 32 games, playing a crucial role in Napoli’s Serie A triumph after 33 years.
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He won the award ahead of Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi, becoming the first Nigerian to secure the African Golden Ball since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999.
This accolade further solidifies Osimhen’s position as the certified scorer for the Super Eagles, just weeks before the African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire.
Osimhen has attracted interest from many top European clubs and all eyes are on his this January as clubs attempt to sign him in the upcoming window.
His contract negotiations with Napoli have reportedly not been very progressive with the Nigerian Forward looking to move on.
