PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ Victor Osimhen, and Super Falcons’ Asisat Oshoala on winning the CAF 2023 Men’s Player of the Year and Women’s Player of The Year awards, respectively, as well as Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year winner, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and the Super Falcons for emerging the Women’s National Team of the Year.
Tinubu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Tuesday, December 12, commended the players for their outstanding performances on the national and international stages, describing them as sources of pride to the country and an inspiration for aspiring footballers across the continent.
According to him: “Watching the great ambassadors of Nigeria stand atop the podium as the African Footballers of the Year, in the men and women categories, on Monday night in Marrakesh, Morocco, has strengthened our belief that with hardwork, perseverance and the help of God, everything this nation needs for greatness is within us and available to us.
“I commend Victor and Asisat for not forgetting their roots and days of humble beginnings in the game they love so much and for acknowledging the role of indigenous coaches in shaping their careers.
“I join all Nigerian fans in praying that this well-deserved honour will be the beginning of a continued journey filled with success, triumphs and the fulfillment of all your footballing dreams.”
