Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, freshly crowned as the CAF African Footballer of the Year, is poised to harness the motivation from this prestigious accolade to propel himself and his teammates towards success in the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.
Osimhen’s outstanding performances for both club and country in the past year earned him the coveted title, beating tough competitors such as Moroccan full-back Achraf Hakimi and Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Osimhen shared his thoughts on the Super Eagles’ preparations for the AFCON during an interview with CAF. He emphasized the team’s readiness and high spirits, underlining their determination to excel in the tournament.
Nigeria finds itself in Group A alongside the hosts Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea Bissau, setting the stage for intense competition.
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“We are ready and preparing very well,” Osimhen affirmed. “The squad is in high spirits. We are raring to go and hope that we shall do well there.”
Osimhen, who has been in scintillating form, aims to extend his prolific goal-scoring exploits into the new year. Having scored 27 goals in all competitions for Napoli in the current year, he shares the top spot for the highest goal-scorer in the big five European leagues with Egyptian sensation Mohamed Salah.
The Nigerian striker not only clinched the CAF African Footballer of the Year but also emerged as the highest goal-scorer in the AFCON 2023 qualifiers, netting an impressive tally of 10 goals.
With these remarkable achievements and individual accolades, Osimhen is set to lead the Super Eagles with renewed confidence and aspirations for glory in the upcoming AFCON, contributing to the rich tapestry of African football.v
