Azizat Oshoala Wins 6th CAF Player of the Year, Osimhen Wins His First

Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala emerged as the African Men’s and Women’s Players of the Year, respectively, at the prestigious CAF Awards 2023. 

The gala night held in Marrakech, Morocco on December 11, 2023, witnessed the acknowledgment of outstanding achievements in African football.

Osimhen, the prolific Nigerian striker, secured the African Men’s Player of the Year for the first time, earning recognition for his impactful performances in Italy and with the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles. 

His remarkable journey saw him overcome stiff competition from prominent players such as Moroccan full-back Achraf Hakimi and Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah.

Meanwhile, Asisat Oshoala, an iconic figure in Nigerian women's football, clinched the African Women’s Player of the Year award for an unprecedented sixth time. Oshoala's stellar accomplishments included leading Barcelona to triumph in the Champions League, where she stood out as the top scorer with an impressive tally of 27 goals across all competitions.

The awards underscored the exceptional talent and contributions of both Osimhen and Oshoala to African football, marking their significant impact on the continent's sporting landscape.

By Moses Nicholas/Caf online