Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has expressed his delight after he was adjudged the Best African Footballer at the Ghana Football Awards on Sunday, June 25. The 24-year-old saw off competition from the likes of Manchester City’s Riyadh Mahrez, Liverpool’s Mo Salah and Seville’s shot stopper Yassine Bounou to the prize….CONTINUE READING...CONTINUE READING
Speaking in tweeted video shared online, the Napoli striker thanked all his fans and the organiser of the event for the recognition while promising that he will continue to make the continent proud.
“Hello everyone, I’m Victor Osimhen, SSC Napoli striker. It’s a great privilege for me to win this award it’s really a great honour.
“Thank you to those who voted for me and their support and major thanks to the organisers, Ghana Football Award for their love and support also I appreciate you for this recognition I’ll keep making Africa proud.
“Thank you all and God bless you”
Osimhen inspired Napoli to their first Scudetto title in 33 years, scoring 26 goals in the Serie A.
He was voted the best striker in the Italian topflight after becoming the first African player to win the Paolo Rossi Award….CONTINUE READING
