Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has been named the eighth best player in the just concluded 2023 Ballon d’Or awards.
Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen was spotted arriving at Morocco International Airport ahead of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awards ceremony, Soccernet.ng reported.
Osimhen’s impressive performances in the 2022-23 season have earned him a top-three finish in the CAF Awards and he is competing with Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah for the coveted title.
Napoli’s important UEFA Champions League game against SC Braga was scheduled for tomorrow, but Osimhen was spotted arriving in Marrakech for the award ceremony.
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The 24-year-old reportedly received a gesture of support from his club, which allowed him to attend the event despite the match being so close.
Napoli’s assessment shows the importance of the award, even as the team tries to close the gap on Real Madrid, who lead Group C with 15 points.
However, Osimhen is expected to return to Napoli immediately after the event and join up with his teammates for the next match.
Osimhen is a strong candidate for this award, with high expectations from footballers, legends and football lovers in Nigeria.
However, he will face stiff competition from Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi. Hakimi has also been recognized for his contribution to Morocco’s reach of the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup and the quarter-finals of the 2021 African Cup of Nations.
At today’s ceremony, the winners of this prestigious Africa Award will be decided, and all eyes will be on the football world, who are eagerly awaiting the announcement.
