Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has won the CAF 2023 Men’s Player of The Year award.
He saw off competition from Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Senegal’s Sadio Mane, and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, among others.
The 24-year-old, standing at 1.85m has indeed stood tall among his peers, with the award coming after a lengthy 24-year wait since Super Eagles legend, Kanu Nwankwo last received the honour in 1999.
The Nigerian striker had a thunderous form in the last 2022/2023 football season. He helped his Italian club side, Napoli, win their third Scudetto 33 years after the era of the late Argentinian legend, Diego Maradona.
By Our Reporter
Nigerian football sensation Victor Osimhen has made history by securing the coveted title of CAF Men’s Footballer of the Year since 1999.
The award, bestowed upon Osimhen for his exceptional prowess and stellar performance in the footballing arena, marks a monumental achievement in his career.
Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has won the CAF 2023 Men’s Player of The Year award.
He saw off competition from Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Senegal’s Sadio Mane, and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, among others.
The 24-year-old, standing at 1.85m has indeed stood tall among his peers, with the award coming after a lengthy 24-year wait since Super Eagles legend, Kanu Nwankwo last received the honour in 1999.
The Nigerian striker had a thunderous form in the last 2022/2023 football season. He helped his Italian club side, Napoli, win their third Scudetto 33 years after the era of the late Argentinian legend, Diego Maradona.