Sports
Why Osimhen Won CAF Player Of The Year Award, Beats Liverpool’s Salah And PSG’s Hakimi
Osimhen was unarguably pivotal for Napoli last season with netting 26 league goal and 32 appearances for his club.
Monday, December 11, Nigerian international and SSC Napoli star Victor Osimhen for received the prestigious CAF African Footballer of the Year breaking the 24-year-old jinx.
It wouldn’t have been fair for the continent to ignore Osimhen after his pivotal role in 2022/23 season in the Italian Serie A helping Napoli secured their first title after three decades.
Osimhen was unarguably pivotal for Napoli last season with netting 26 league goal and 32 appearances for his club.
He didn’t stop there, he helped his club reach the quarter final stage of the UEFA Champions League last season – the highest level the club have gotten to for the first time after a long time.
Osimhen’s rapid ascent to the top has frequently been attributed to his outstanding displays for the Super Eagles at different age categories.
Undoubtedly, his highly impressive performances at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup captured the attention of numerous European scouts. With an impressive tally of 10 goals, he clinched the top goal scorer award, playing a crucial role in leading the Nigeria U-17 squad to victory and securing the tournament championship.
As a result, he secured a transfer to Wolfsburg following his remarkable performance in the tournament.
Osimhen marked his senior debut for Nigeria in a 3–0 friendly victory against Togo in 2017. However, it wasn’t until March 2021, during an AFCON qualification match against Lesotho, that he scored his first international goal.
Although his international career is still in its infancy, the former Nigeria U-17 goal sensation has already established himself as one of the top 10 highest goal scorers for the Super Eagles, showcasing an impressive goals-to-game ratio.
Furthermore, he showcased his prowess by netting an astounding four goals in a single match against the lesser-ranked Sao Tome & Principe.
According to August statistics, he has scored 17 goals in 25 appearances for Super Eagles since his debut in 2017.
‘I Prefer to Donate a Kidney to Ned Nwoko and Let My Father Die’: Old Clip of Regina Daniels Interview Resurfaces (Video)
A 2023 interview of actress Regina Daniels has resurfaced online, reigniting heated conversations about loyalty, motherhood, and her strained relationship...
‘I Don’t Want Regina Back in My Life’ — Ned Nwoko Alleges Drug Influence, Blames Phyna
Senator Prince Ned Nwoko has dismissed claims of reconciling with his estranged wife, Regina Daniels, saying he wants her in...
Christians in Northern Nigeria Suffer Repeated, Coordinated, Clearly Targeted Attacks, CAN Raises Alarm
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has raised fresh concerns over what it described as sustained, targeted attacks on Christian...
Senate Seeks Mass Recruitment of 100,000 Nigerian Youths Into Military to Tackle Insecurity
The Senate has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately authorize the recruitment of 100,000 youths into the armed forces.
BREAKING: All University Will Be Closed Till Further Notice, ASUU Declares Nationwide Strike
Nigerian public universities might be shut down as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is set to embark on...
‘Food Items are Now Cheap’: Relief for Nigerians as Prices of Rice, Garri, Others Drop in States
Some traders and agriculture stakeholders in Ogun, Oyo, and Kwara States have expressed delight at the drop in food prices,...
Reps Set Aside Thursday for Full-Day National Security Debate as Insecurity Worsens
The House of Representatives has dedicated Thursday to a full-day national security debate, following rising cases of kidnapping, killings, and...
ASUU Rejects FG’s 35% Salary Increase, Calls Offer ‘Wretched’ and Threatens Indefinite Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has dismissed the federal government’s proposed 35% salary increase for lecturers.
BREAKING: 44 Federal Lawmakers Write Tinubu, Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
Forty-four serving federal lawmakers have jointly written President Bola Tinubu, urging him to invoke constitutional powers to release Nnamdi Kanu.
Remi Tinubu Seeks Evidence-Based Policy To Protect Nigerian Children
First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for stronger, evidence-based policies to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse.
You must be logged in to post a comment Login