Osimhen Named 2023 CAF Footballer Of The Year

Napoli and Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, has clinched the prestigious title of the 2023 African Footballer of the Year, marking a historic moment that solidifies his standing among the world’s best players.

This remarkable achievement concludes a stellar year for Osimhen, culminating in a significant triumph in the imperial Moroccan city of Marakesh, bringing an end to Nigeria’s 24-year-long quest for Africa’s top individual accolade.

The last Nigerian to secure this honour before Osimhen was the legendary Kanu Nwankwo who was crowned African Footballer of the Year in 1999.

The African Footballer of the Year award recognizes Osimhen’s outstanding performances for Napoli and the national team, where he holds a pivotal role. His pivotal role in Napoli’s unprecedented Serie A title victory, amassing 26 league goals and securing the Pichichi (top scorer) award, sets him apart as the first African to achieve this feat, breaking George Weah’s long-standing record in the Italian top-flight.

For the 2022/23 season, Osimhen’s exceptional form earned him a place in the Serie A Team of the Year and the coveted Best Striker prize, marking Napoli’s first Scudetto win in 33 years. His remarkable contributions were further highlighted by his ninth-place ranking in the 2023 Ballon d’Or, making him the highest-ranked African in the history of the award.

In a month prior, Osimhen made history as the first African to be crowned the Italian footballers’ association player of the Year, emphasizing his global impact. Despite Nigeria’s unfortunate exclusion from the 2022 World Cup, Osimhen’s contributions to the Super Eagles were formidable, emerging as the top scorer in the qualification race for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with an impressive tally of 10 goals.

Despite facing challenges with injuries in the current season for Napoli, with six goals in 10 games, Monday’s award stands as the pinnacle of a remarkably successful year for Osimhen, African footballer of the year.

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