The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the eagerly awaited final shortlist for the 2023 African Player of the Year awards....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The elite ten players vying for the prestigious award were listed on X by CAF on Friday…CONTINUE READING>>
Victor Osimhen who emerged as a standout figure in the footballing world during the 2022/23 season is leading the pack. Osimhen played a pivotal role in steering Napoli to the Serie A title, marking the club’s first triumph in 33 years.
His remarkable contributions didn’t go unnoticed, as he secured the eighth position in the Ballon d’Or rankings, making history as the first Nigerian to break into the top ten.
The battle for the African Player of the Year title intensifies as Osimhen faces stiff competition from established stars like Mohamed Salah of Egypt, Sadio Mane of Senegal, and Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez. These players, synonymous with excellence on the field, represent a formidable challenge for Osimhen.
Here is the final Shortlist for the 2023 CAF men’s Player of the year award.
1. Riyad Mahrez (Algeria, Al Ahli)
2. Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool)
3. Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Cameroon, SSC Napoli)
4. Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, Paris Saint-Germain)
5. Vincent Aboubacar (Cameroon, Besiktas)
6. Sofyan Amrabat (Morocco, Manchester United)
7. Yassine Bounou (Morocco, Al Hilal)
8. Youssef En-Nesyri (Morocco, Sevilla)
9. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria, SSC Napoli)
10. Sadio Mane (Senegal, Al Nassr)
The Awards Gala is billed for Monday, 11 December 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco. Osimhen is widely considered the frontrunner for the award.
His accomplishments include clinching the Italian Scudetto with Napoli and securing the top scorer award in the league last season…CONTINUE READING>>
