After Victor Osimhen was officially named the CAF Men’s Player of the Year for 2023, football stars worldwide took to social media to celebrate this significant triumph for Nigerian football.
On Monday, December 11, 2023, Nigerian football witnessed a defining moment as Victor Osimhen joined the ranks of Nwankwo Kanu as the only Nigerian players to claim the prestigious Player of the Year title at the CAF Awards. This historic achievement garnered praise from football icons not only in Nigeria but across Africa and around the globe.
Osimhen’s stellar performance in 2023, characterized by breaking records in Italian football and establishing new benchmarks for African players, positions him for continued success in 2024.
Victor Boniface of Bayern Leverkusen React to Victor Osimhen’s African Player of the Year Victory
Bayern Leverkusen and Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Victor Boniface, has shared his reaction to his fellow countryman and Super Eagles teammate, Victor Osimhen, being honored as the African Player of the Year for 2023. Taking to his social media, the emerging football talent extended heartfelt congratulations to Osimhen, whom he considers not just a teammate but also a brother.
Congrats my broksi @victorosimhen9 pic.twitter.com/KsB0jHs08w
— Victor Boniface (@boniface_jrn) December 11, 2023
Didier Drogba React to Victor Osimhen’s African Player of the Year Victory
Didier Drogba, the football icon, took to his social media to share his thoughts on Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala bagging the African Player of the Year 2023 awards at the CAF Awards. He extended his congratulations to both players and mentioned Ivory Coast’s excitement for the upcoming AFCON 2023 for men and WAFCON 2024 for women in 2024.
Long live the new King and Queen of Africa @victorosimhen9 @asisat_oshoala @caf_online
Congratulations my Nigerian People, we are waiting for you in January @afcon_2023 pic.twitter.com/KF239hMUGb
— Didier Drogba (@didierdrogba) December 11, 2023
Nwankwo Kanu React to Victor Osimhen’s African Player of the Year Victory
Nwankwo Kanu, a prominent figure in Nigerian football, expressed his joy on social media as he celebrated Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala for their remarkable accomplishment in clinching the CAF Player of the Year 2023 award.
KAN U BELIEVE IT What a great accomplishment. Congratulations to @victorosimhen9 and @asisat_oshoala for winning African Player of the Year in football. Putting Nigeria on the map ⚽️ @caf_online #cafawards2023 #Nigeria #africa pic.twitter.com/axFKH2H7jI
— Kanu Nwankwo (@papilokanu) December 11, 2023