Nigeria and Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen has been named the prestigious 2023 African Golden Ball winner at the CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco, succeeding Sadio Mané.
He becomes the first Nigerian to claim the African Golden Ball since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999.
Osimhen enjoyed a stellar season where he netted 26 goals and provided 5 assists in 32 games, securing Napoli’s Serie A triumph after 33 years.
In the women’s category, Asisat Oshoala, the FC Barcelona striker from Nigeria, secured the 2023 Women’s Golden Ball for the sixth time in her career—an unparalleled feat.
The achievements of the Nigerian pair resonate on the eve of significant football events, adding anticipation to Nigeria’s performance in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
