Former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has hailed the Nigerian superstars; Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie, on their wins at the 2023 CAF Awards.
Sporting Tribune reports that the Super Eagles’ and SSC Napoli Striker, Victor Osimhen, was crowned the African Player of the Year 2023 while the Super Falcons duo; Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie won the 6th Women’s Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year Awards respectively.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons were also named the best women’s national football team of the year at the Monday’s awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco.
In a post through his official Facebook, the former Senate President joined a list of high profile Nigerian personalities, including the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who have congratulated the football superstars.
Saraki writes: “Last night, Nigeria recorded historic wins at the 2023 CAF Awards.
“From ‘The Phenomenon’, Victor Osimhen, ending Nigeria’s 24-year drought by bringing home the African Footballer of the Year Award; to our legend, ‘Agba Baller’, Asisat Oshoala, bringing home her sixth Women’s Player of the Year title; to Chiamaka Nnadozie, being recognized as the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year; to our Super Falcons bringing home the National Team of the Year honours!
“Our young footballers made us all proud! Thank you for the honours that you have brought to our nation, well done, and keep striving for greatness!”
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