ICIR
NIGERIA’S striker, Victor Osimhen has made the list for the last twelve players shortlisted for the male category of the 2023 Best FIFA Football Award.
In the first shortlisted players for the award released last month, September 7th, The ICIR reported that both Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala were nominated.
However, the female Nigeria striker, Oshoala who was the only African player that made the first list was dropped out in the last 12 players shortlisted for the female category of Best FIFA Football Award (2023).
Meanwhile, Oshimen, who remains as the only African player to be on the list, was listed alongside eleven other top stars.
Although, he has been in the eye of the storm, facing reversal of fortune from being an hero to a victim of mockery meted on him by club- Napoli, Oshimen’s contribution to the club’s success cannot be swept under the carpet.
He helped the club win the Italian Serie A Sccudetto netting 26 goals last season and in total he scored 31 goals in all competitions.
Recently at the completion of the African Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, the Super Eagles striker emerged as the highest goal scorer with 10 goals…
