Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala
The Nigerian excellent players where nominated for 2023 ballor d’or, and breaks the record to be the first Africa nation to have two nominees in the same year.
Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen finished as the highest goal scorer in Italy that season with 26 goals, a record no African player has ever achieved and also started the new season brightly also with three goals in three games, Osimhen had a phenomenal season for Napoli last time out; powering the Naples-based club to to their first Serie A title in over 30 years.
Osimhen has been a key player for the Super Eagles, helping them to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a game to spare. He is equally the top scorer in the qualifying series.
Asisat Oshoala
Meanwhile oshoala has also been in impressive form for Barcelona women, helping them to the climax being the UEFA Women’s Champions League and scored 21 goals in 28 appearances for the Barcelona last season and has also been fantastic form for the national team, the Super Falcons.
Despite her injuries she helped the Super Falcons to make it to the Round of 16 at the last World Cup in New Zealand and Australia.
