Osimhen to battle Messi, Haaland for FIFA Best Men’s Player
Nigerian and Napoli superstar, Victor Osimhen has been bestowed with yet another honour as he finds himself among the esteemed nominees for the FIFA Football Awards in 2023. His exceptional performances throughout the 2022/2023 season for both his national team and Napoli have rightfully earned him this prestigious recognition. Osimhen’s influential contributions played a pivotal […]
File photo: Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, celebrates after his opening goal against the Leone Stars in Monrovia
Nigerian and Napoli superstar, Victor Osimhen has been bestowed with yet another honour as he finds himself among the esteemed nominees for the FIFA Football Awards in 2023.
His exceptional performances throughout the 2022/2023 season for both his national team and Napoli have rightfully earned him this prestigious recognition.
Osimhen’s influential contributions played a pivotal role in Napoli’s triumphant journey to secure their first Scudetto in three decades.
Furthermore, his remarkable goal-scoring prowess led him to clinch the Serie A highest goal scorer award, with an astonishing tally of 26 goals for his beloved club while propelling Napoli to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
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This nomination follows Osimhen’s recent inclusion in the prestigious list of top 30 Ballon d’Or nominees as he now stands poised to contend for the title of Best Men’s Player in the highly anticipated FIFA Football Awards.
FIFA, in collaboration with a panel of esteemed football experts, meticulously assessed the candidates’ accomplishments during the respective award eligibility periods to curate this impressive list of nominees.
The jury, comprising national team captains, coaches, journalists, and passionate fans from across the globe, are currently casting their votes across various categories. This momentous voting process will conclude at midnight on Friday, October 6th.
Osimhen is also highly favoured to win the prestigious African Footballer of the Year.
The last time a Nigerian won the prestigious award was in 1999 when Kanu Nwankwo emerged the best player in Africa.