President Bola Ahmed Tinubu celebrates Nigerian football stars Asisat Oshoala, Victor Osimhen and Chiamaka Nnadozie for their respective awards at the 2023 CAF Awards.
The President congratulated Napoli's striker and Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen on winning the Men's Player of the Year award at the CAF Awards. He also celebrated the Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala for her tremendous achievements and winning the CAF Women's Player of the Year award for the sixth time in a row.
Tinubu also commended Chiamaka Nnadozie on winning the Women's Goalkeeper of the Year award. These two ladies have played a reputable role in the Super Falcons team which also bagged the award for the Women's National Team of the Year.
The President released a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale which read,
"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 hard work, 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 honor will be the beginning of a continued journey filled with success, triumphs, and the fulfillment of all your footballing dreams."
The President congratulated Napoli's striker and Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen on winning the Men's Player of the Year award at the CAF Awards. He also celebrated the Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala for her tremendous achievements and winning the CAF Women's Player of the Year award for the sixth time in a row.
Tinubu also commended Chiamaka Nnadozie on winning the Women's Goalkeeper of the Year award. These two ladies have played a reputable role in the Super Falcons team which also bagged the award for the Women's National Team of the Year.
The President released a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale which read,
"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 hard work, 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 honor will be the beginning of a continued journey filled with success, triumphs, and the fulfillment of all your footballing dreams."