Could a Nigerian Win CAF Player of the Year Award?
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the 2023 The Best FIFA Football Awards, alongside some of the biggest names in the game, including Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, and Robert Lewandowski.
Osimhen has had a stellar season for Napoli, scoring 19 goals and providing six assists in 31 Serie A appearances. He has also been a key player for the Super Eagles, scoring six goals in eight African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Osimhen’s nomination is a major achievement for Nigerian football and it is a testament to his incredible talent and hard work. He is now one of the most feared strikers in the world and he is certainly one of the favorites to win the The Best FIFA Football Awards this year.
Could a Nigerian Win CAF Player of the Year Award?
Osimhen’s nomination for the The Best FIFA Football Awards is a sign that Nigerian football is on the rise. It is also a reminder that there is a wealth of talent in the country.
With Osimhen leading the way, it is possible that a Nigerian could win the CAF Player of the Year award this year. However, there are other strong contenders from other African countries, such as Sadio Mane (Senegal), Mohamed Salah (Egypt), and Riyad Mahrez (Algeria).
It will be interesting to see how the voting goes and if a Nigerian can finally break the dominance of players from other African countries in the CAF Player of the Year award.