By Seyi Babalola
Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu, has congratulated Victor Osimhen, Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Napoli FC forward, for clinching the coveted 2023 African Footballer of The Year Award.
Similarly, he also congratulated sensational female footballer, Asisat Oshoala, for clinching the African Women’s Player of the Year Award for the record 6th time. Oshoala is the Super Falcon forward.
In his congratulatory message he personally signed, the Deputy Governor noted:
“I am profoundly delighted to congratulate our own Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala for bringing football glory to our dear country, Nigeria.
Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen, has been crowned the CAF Best Footballer of the year 2023 while Asisat Oshoala, for the record 6th time, clinched the CAF’s African Best Women’s Player of the Year 2023.
Indeed, the icing on the cake is the fact that for the very first time, these two prestigious football titles are won by Nigerians.
“No doubt, this is a great feat worth celebrating by sports enthusiasts, particularly football lovers in Nigeria and beyond, for the breath of fresh air the glamorous awards have brought to Nigerian football.
“For me, these awards are well deserved and befitting of the record-breaking performances both of you have put up in your respective clubs outside our shores and of course, in the Nigeria male and female national teams.
“Indeed, you have not only done well for yourselves, you have made Edo and Ogun States proud and taken Nigerian football to the next level.
“Once again, congratulations and many more exploits in your football career”.
