By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Victor Osimhen has arrived Marrakech, Morocco ahead of Monday night’s CAF Awards 2023.
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Osimhen flew into the beautiful city in the afternoon aboard a private plane.
The 24-year-old missed Napoli’s training on Monday morning and choose to be part of the award ceremony.
The 24-year-old is nominated for the Men’s Player of the Year alongside Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi.
Osimhen is the favourites to win the award following a stellar 2022/23 season with Napoli.
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Osimhen is looking to become the first Nigerian to win the prestigious award since Nwankwo Kanu claimed the prize in 1999.
The CAF Awards 2023 will hold at Palais des Congrès, Movenpick, Marrakech.