Victor Osimhen of Nigeria has been honored as the African Best Player of the Year at the CAF 2023 Awards ceremony held in Morocco.
Osimhen secured the top position in the list of finalists, which included Achraft Hakimi and Mohamed Salah. This achievement marks a significant breakthrough, as he becomes the first Nigerian to clinch the CAF Best Player of the Year title since 1999, when Kanu Nwankwo last achieved the feat.
It's worth noting that Osimhen previously ranked eighth in the top 10 for the World Best Player, following an outstanding performance in the last season that contributed to Napoli securing their first Scudetto title in over three decades. Additionally, he was recently honored as the Italian FA Best Player of the Year, underscoring his excellence in Serie A.
Expressing his elation, Osimhen remarked, "it's a dream come true." Alongside him, Asisat Oshoala also earned recognition as the female Best Player of the Year.