President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, Super Falcons Striker, Asisat Oshoala and Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for distinguishing themselves at Africa Football Governing Body (CAF) Awards on Monday night.
Victor Osimhen is winning the Men’s Player of the Year after his compatriot Kanu Nwankwo won it 24 years ago and Asisat Oshoala made a historic feat by winning the Women’s player of the Year for the sixth time to singpost her dominance in women football on the continent of Africa.
The Super Falcons also emerged as the Women’s National Team of The Year.
President Tinubu commends 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.
”Watching 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.
”I 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.
”I 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,” the President says.
