Nigerian superstar striker Victor Osimhen has earned a coveted nomination, alongside eleven other football greats, for the prestigious Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award.
This exciting news has officially been confirmed directly by Elegbetetv.
Osimhen’s rise to prominence has been nothing short of spectacular, with the past two years showcasing his exceptional talent. However, the previous season saw him reach new heights.
The 24-year-old Nigerian sensation played a pivotal role in guiding Napoli to their first Scudetto victory in 33 years, contributing an impressive 26 goals to their Serie A campaign.
This extraordinary goal-scoring spree established him as the highest-scoring African player in Italy’s top-tier league.
Osimhen’s brilliance wasn’t limited to domestic competition. He also shone in the UEFA Champions League, netting five crucial goals that propelled Napoli to a historic quarterfinal finish, marking their best performance ever in the tournament.
On the international stage, Victor Osimhen demonstrated his reliability by finishing at the top of the goal-scoring charts during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Such remarkable performances have earned him widespread acclaim, positioning him as a leading contender for the coveted CAF Player of the Year award and a potential candidate for the illustrious Ballon d’Or.
Recently, FIFA, the governing body of world football, unveiled the shortlist for the Player of the Year award, and Osimhen rightfully earned his place among football’s elite.
Joining Osimhen on the list of nominees are football legends like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Declan Rice, Erling Haaland, Rodrigo (Manchester City), Julian Alvarez, Marcelo Brozovic, Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Bernardo Silva.
It’s worth noting that these individual awards at the FIFA Awards ceremony are determined through the votes of four distinct groups: fans, national team managers, national team captains, and media representatives.
The qualification period for the men’s awards spanned from December 19, 2022, to August 20, 2023. This period encapsulates the remarkable feats that have earned Victor Osimhen his well-deserved place among the footballing elite.
