He was also named the Serie A Best Striker for the 2022/23 season as well as made the Serie A Team of the Season.
Nominated alongside the 24-year-old were Argentina’s World Cup hero and Inter Miami forward, Lionel Messi and Manchester City’s free-scoring striker, Erling Haaland.
According to Sky Sports, Al Hilal are in discussion with Napoli over a potential transfer deal for the player.
The Super Eagles will take on the Leone Stars in an AFCON Group A qualifier on June 18 in Monrovia.
“Today, I feel so blessed and grateful as I announce that I have been awarded the prestigious Member of the Order of the Federal Republic.”
Napoli’s inability to find a way back in saw them suffer a rare reverse, in what fans will hope was merely a hangover from their Scudetto success.
A proven goalscorer, Osimhen was influential in Napoli’s run for the league title, similar to heights reached by club legend Diego Maradona.
On Thursday night, the Neapolitans earned a crucial 1-1 draw away at Udinese to clinch the Serie A title with five matches to spare.
While Salernitana end the day seven points clear of the drop, Napoli will have the chance to end their 33-year wait when they face Udinese on Thursday.
A win in their next game against Salernitana on April 29 will see them crowned champions once again with six matches to spare.
