Arsenal snub, record breaker at 17, and Africa’s player of the year. All you ned to know about Napoli striker Victor Osimhen
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Victor Osimhen has shot himself into global stardom through sheer hard work and determination.
The Nigerian striker was rewarded on Monday when he won the CAF African Player of The Year 2023 in Marrakech.
The 25 year old was recognized for a remarkable year in which he won the Italian Serie A with Napoli and finished as the league’s top scorer.
???????? Victor Osimhen’s speech after winning men’s African Footballer of the Year was well done: thankful, gracious, succinct. #CAFAwards2023 pic.twitter.com/eX8eW8CcIH
— Gary Al-Smith (@garyalsmith) December 12, 2023
Osimhen gave an emotional speech after receiving the award
But what other surprises are there to the 25-year-old goal poacher?
Victor Osimhen was born in Lagos on 29th December 1998, as the last of his parent’s six children. The Osimhen family originate from Southern Nigeria, precisely Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State in Nigeria.
World record in 2015
Others may have won the individual awards before, but Osimhen did his in style.
Osimhen poses with the two awards at the FIFA U-17 World Cup
Osimhen has established himself as one of the best strikers in the World. At Napoli, he has found a home at a top, competitive club.
Oh no, its not as bad as you think. The alternate home is in London. North London. Arsenal.
After his record-breaking campaign at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup, the world’s top football club’s lined up for his signature. Arsenal got pretty close.
“I spoke with Arsene Wenger after the tournament ended and he wanted me to come to Arsenal,” he said.
Osimhen and his girlfriend pose for the cameras during Napoli’s end of season celebrations in May
It is not known the exact time the couple started their relationship, but Osimhen and Stefanie have been together since meeting in Germany.
Although they are yet to be married, Osimhen and Ladewig’s affair has produced a daughter named Hailey.
Idolizing Drogba
“Drogba is the type of player who doesn’t give up and possesses fighting spirit. He is also very passionate; always serious on the field and whatever the circumstance he would try and score for his team.” he said in an interview with ESPN.
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