Tremendous Eagles and Napoli ahead has been awarded the Italian footballers’ affiliation participant of the yr
The Nigeria worldwide was introduced with the award this week after he helped Napoli win their first league title in 33 years.
“Thanks for the popularity and awards, thanks my household, associates and supporters in your votes and endless help,” Osimhen mentioned in a message posted on X.
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The striker grew to become the primary African to ever win the AIC award, becoming a member of the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Andrea Pirlo, Cristiano Ronaldo and final yr’s winner Rafael Leao as recipients of the prize.
Osimhen, who was additionally included within the Serie A staff of the yr, scored 26 Serie A objectives in 2022-23, breaking George Weah’s document because the highest-scoring African within the Italian high flight.
He has been hit by damage this season however the 24-year-old has scored six objectives in 10 league video games, and has returned to motion for the Naples membership.
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