President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, on winning the CAF Men’s Player of the Year 2023.
The president also celebrated the remarkable achievements of Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala, who clinched the 2023 CAF Women’s Player of the Year for the sixth time, goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, who was awarded the Woman Goalkeeper of the Year, as well as the Super Falcons for emerging the Women’s National Team of the Year.
This is contained in a Tuesday statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
The president 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.
”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 said..