Victor Osimhen secured the 2023 African Footballer of the Year title, marking a double triumph for Nigeria at the Caf awards in Marrakesh.
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The Napoli player outshone Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi, becoming the first Nigerian since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999 to claim this prestigious honor.
In a parallel success, Asisat Oshoala, the Barcelona star, clinched her sixth women’s award, maintaining Nigeria’s dominance.
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Winners are determined by a panel comprising Caf’s technical committee, African media professionals, and input from head coaches, captains, and clubs in Caf’s continental competitions.
