President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria\u2019s Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, on winning the CAF 2023 Men\u2019s Player of the Year award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President also celebrated the remarkable achievements of Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria\u2019s Super Falcons, who clinched the 2023 CAF Women\u2019s Player of the Year for the sixth time, and Chiamaka Nnadozie, who was awarded the Woman Goalkeeper of the Year, as well as the Super Falcons for emerging as the Women\u2019s National Team of the Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Tinubu commended the trio of Osimhen, Oshoala, and Nnadozie for their outstanding performances on both national and international stages and for being sources of pride to the nation and an inspiration for aspiring footballers across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, quoted Tinubu as saying, \u201dWatching 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201dI 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201dI join all Nigerian fans in praying that this well-deserved honour will be the beginning of a continued journey filled with success, triumphs, and the fulfilment of all your footballing dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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