In 2023, some continued with the legacy and represented themselves and the country well in various fields.
Napoli announced Osimhen’s contract extension on Saturday.
“I join all Nigerian fans in praying that this well-deserved honour will be the beginning of a continued journey filled with success,” said Mr Tinubu.
Mr Gusau advised the winners to keep doing what they know how to do best.
Osimhen is the first Nigerian male footballer to win the award since Nwankwo Kanu clinched it in 1999.
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Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, and Algeria’s Achraf Hakimi have been announced as the three finalists in the “Men’s African Player of Year”.
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Osimhen earned a spot in the Serie A Team of the Year alongside notable players.
The 2024 awards ceremony will come up on January 19, next year, in the United Arab Emirates.
The ultimate winner of each category will be decided after votes from a voting panel.
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has been nominated for ”Men’s of the Year” category for 2023 CAF awards
