President Bola Tinubu extended congratulations to Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles forward, for securing the CAF 2023 Men’s Player of the Year award.
Additionally, he celebrated the exceptional achievements of Asisat Oshoala from Nigeria’s Super Falcons, who claimed the 2023 CAF Women’s Player of The Year title for the sixth time, along with Chiamaka Nnadozie, honored as the Woman Goalkeeper of the Year. The President also hailed the Super Falcons for clinching the Women’s National Team of the Year award.
Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, made this announcement in a statement on Tuesday.
Tinubu praised the triumvirate of Osimhen, Oshoala, and Nnadozie for their remarkable performances both on the national and international fronts. He acknowledged their roles as sources of pride for the nation and as inspirations to budding football talents across the continent.
“Watching the great ambassadors of Nigeria stand atop the podium as the African Footballers of the Year, in the men and women categories, on Monday night in Marrakesh, Morocco, has strengthened our belief that with hard work, perseverance, and the help of God, everything this nation needs for greatness is within us and available to us.
“I commend Victor and Asisat for not forgetting their roots and days of humble beginnings in the game they love so much and for acknowledging the role of indigenous coaches in shaping their careers.
“I join all Nigerian fans in praying that this well-deserved honour will begin a continued journey filled with success, triumphs, and the fulfillment of all your footballing dreams,” the President said.
It was reported that Osimhen won the 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year on Monday.
