By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Victor Osimhen showed off the African Footballer of the Year award to Napoli fans at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Saturday night.
The Nigeria international won the gong at the CAF Awards 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday.
The striker paraded the trophy for his club fans at the Stadio Maradona, accompanied by his family ahead of Serie A clash with Cagliari.
Osimhen was named African Footballer of the Year after scoring 26 Serie A goals to help Napoli win the Scudetto last season.
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He finished in eighth position in 2023 Men’s Ballon d’Or.