Indeed, Nigeria is blessed, not just with natural resources but also with great talents. This is evident, as these talents from various industries struggle hard to put Nigeria on the global map.
You may be wondering why the hashtag ‘Congratulations Nigeria’ has been on top of the trend chart.
Well, the reason is quite simple. Some young talented Nigerians had again made the country proud at the 2023 Confederation of African Football (CAF) awards.
Since the emergence of Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala as African players of the year (male and female categories) the internet has been blowing up with congratulatory messages.
Such a big win cannot go unnoticed, hence, the Presidency has joined other Nigerians to celebrate Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala for winning the 2023 Confederation of African Football (CAF) awards.
The Award
In Marrakesh, Morocco on Monday night, December 11, Osimhen and Asisat clinched the African players of the year awards.
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Oshoala, who is currently playing for FC Barcelona, defeated Thembi Kgatlana of South Africa and Barbra Banda of Zambia to win the award for the 6th time.
Osimhen won the men’s category of the award ahead of Egypt’s Mohamed Salah of Liverpool and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi of Paris Saint Germain.
This made him the first Nigerian to do so since Nwankwo Kanu won it in 1999.
The Inspiration
In a post via its official X handle on Monday, the presidency also hailed Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nadozie for winning the African Goalkeeper of the Year.
The Super Falcons were also acknowledged for winning the National Team of the Year.
The presidency added that their winnings were an inspiration and the country was very proud of them.
Congratulations Nigeria
It wrote: “Nigeria Proud! Congratulations to record-extending Asisat Oshoala @AsisatOshoala (6x African Player of the Year – Women 2023, 2022, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2014), Victor Osimhen @victorosimhen9 (African Footballer of the Year 2023 – Male), Chiamaka Nadozie @Nadoziechiamaka (African Goalkeeper of the Year 2023 – Female), and our female national football team @NGSuper_Falcons (National Team of the Year 2023 – Female) for winning the highest individual and team awards at the @CAF_Online 2023 Awards. Inspirational!”
