Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala for clinching the 2023 African Players of the Year.
He also celebrated Chiamaka Nnadozie who emerged as the 2023 Confederation of African Football Women’s Goalkeeper.
In a post on X account on Tuesday, December 12, he wrote: “It brings me great joy as a football fan and Nigerian to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our superstars at the #CAFAwards2023.
“Super excited for #victorosimhen9, who, after 24 years, marks our return to the top of the male individual awards with the 2023 African Men’s Player of the Year. Witnessing his ascendancy fills me with pride. A remarkable achievement for Nigerian football.
“Six wins and five straight times for our Agba Baller #AsisatOshoala as she secures the 2023 Women’s Player of the Year.
“A big congratulations to #Nnadoziechiamaka the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year and also to the Super Falcons for being named 2023 National Team of the Year (Women).
“All of these victories are remarkable testament to our nation’s football prowess, and we will continue to support them.”
Osimhen, who faced opposition from Morocco and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi and Egypt and Liverpool forward Mo Salah, clinched Nigeria’s first POTY title in 24 years.
Oshoala also bagged her sixth Women’s Player of The Year award at the CAF Awards 2023.
Source: X | jidesanwoolu
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