Super Eagles red-hot striker Victor Osimhen continues to make giant strides, as been listed among the world football A list stars for the 2023 FIFA The Best Men’s Player Award.
Osimhen who claimed the Paolo Rossi award for finishing top scorer in Serie A last season with 26 goals, became the first African player to win the award in Serie A’s 125-year history.
His stellar performance also saw his club, Napoli claim their first Italian title – the Scudetto after 33 years.
The Super Eagles goal machine will hope to make the final cut, as current holder, Lionel Messi of Inter Miami leads the 11-man list of nominees.
Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez, Kevin de Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, Rodri and Bernardo Silva, who helped Manchester City win the Treble in 2022-23 are among the nominees.
Former West Ham captain now Arsenal engine room Declan Rice is also up for the prestigious award, and will be looking to become the first English player to win the prize.
The highest goal scorer in Men’s history Cristiano Ronaldo, who won the first two editions of the award, is not nominated after joining Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr last December.
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