Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has saluted Victor Osimhen after the forward claimed the CAF Men’s Player of the Year for 2023.
Osimhen was named winner of the award at an elaborate ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday night.
The striker beat strong competition from Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah to win the individual gong.
The 24-year-old is the first Nigerian to win the award since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999.
Peseiro celebrated Osimhen on his official X handle.
“A big salute to @victorosimhen9 for winning CAF Player of the Year and being named in the CAF team of the year!
“His exceptional skill, commitment, and top-notch professionalism mark him as one of the world’s best. Truly deserved for an extraordinary talent! #CAFawards2023,” the Portuguese wrote.
The former Lille striker won the award largely thanks to his role in Napoli’s Serie A title win in the 2022-23 season.
During the title-winning campaign, Osimhen scored a league-leading 26 goals from 32 Serie A appearances, collecting the Capocannoniere award in the process, the first African player to do so.
He also contributed five goals in six UEFA Champions League appearances.
An extraordinary talent – Peseiro thumbs up Osimhen on CAF Award triumph
