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Nigerian football stars Osimhen and Oshoala nominated for 2023 Ballon d'Or

Posted : 07 September 2023

Nigerian international players, Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala, have achieved a historic milestone by both receiving nominations for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award.

This nomination signifies a remarkable achievement for Nigeria, as it becomes the first country to have both male and female football players nominated for the prestigious award in the same year.

Osimhen, representing the Super Eagles, has left an indelible mark in the Italian Serie A, garnering numerous accolades along the way.

During the 2022-23 season, Osimhen showcased his prowess by netting an impressive 26 goals in Serie A league matches. Additionally, he scored five goals in the UEFA Champions League and seven goals in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers for the Super Eagles.

However, his exceptional performance played a pivotal role in Napoli clinching the Italian Scudetto after a 33-year wait.

Osimhen's nomination places him in contention with football luminaries such as Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, and Kevin De Bruyne, among others.

Similarly, Oshoala has earned her nomination in the female category due to her outstanding contributions to Barcelona Femeni and the Super Falcons.

In the 2021-22 season, she emerged as the top scorer, amassing 20 goals and providing four assists in 19 Spanish Liga F appearances.

In the 2022-23 season, Oshoala continued her impressive form, tallying 21 goals and three assists in 28 domestic league appearances, in addition to scoring five goals in all nine Women’s Champions League matches.

Despite facing challenges related to match fitness, she made a significant impact at the Women’s World Cup by scoring a crucial goal against the Australian Matildas, securing victory for Randy Waldrum’s team.

Oshoala is now eyeing the 2023 Women’s Ballon d’Or, competing with other football stars who have excelled in their respective leagues and countries.

Both Osimhen and Oshoala have brought immense pride to the Nigerian football community with their outstanding achievements, providing fans with ample reasons to celebrate.

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