Nigeria star, Victor Osimhen has been crowned the CAF Men’s Player of the Year after his outstanding displays for both club and country.
The talented striker had a season to cherish during the 2022/23 season where he inspired SSC Napoli to win the Italian Serie A.
In that campaign, Victor Osimhen played 32 league matches for the Italian Champions as he scored 26 goals and provided four assists.
His heroics together with his impressive displays for the Super Eagles of Nigeria has now seen him being Crowned Men’s Player of the Year at the 2023 CAF Awards.
He beat competition from Mohammed Salah and Achraf Hakimi.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala has also been named the Women’s Player of the Year at the 2023 CAF Awards.
Below is the list of winners at the awards ceremony held in Morocco on Monday, December 11.
Your Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year for 2023 – Yassine Bounou
Your Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year – Chiamaka Nnadozie
The 2023 National Team of the Year (MEN) – Morocco
The 2023 National Team of the Year (WOMEN) – Nigeria
The 2023 Men’s Young Player of the Year award – Lamine Camara
The 2023 Women’s Young Player of the Year award – Nesryne El Chad
2023 Men’s Interclub Player of the Year – Percy Tau
2023 Women’s Interclub Player of the Year – Fatima Tagnaout
The 2023 Club of the Year (MEN) – Al Ahly
The 2023 Club of the Year (WOMEN) – Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies
The 2023 Women’s Coach of the Year award winner – Desiree Ellis
The 2023 Men’s Coach of the Year award winner – Walid Regragui
The 2023 Women’s Player of the Year – Asisat Oshoala
The 2023 Men’s Player of the Year – Victor Osimhen
