Super Eagles’ star, Victor Osimhen is over the moon and said he’s delighted over his nomination for the Ballon d’Or.
He said it is dream come true.
The Napoli hitman was among the 30 players nominated for the 2023 men’s Ballon d’Or by the organisers, France Football Magazine, on Wednesday.
Osimhen made history as the first Nigerian to make the shortlist for the prestigious award.
The forward expressed happiness with his nomination.
“I must say it is a dream come true for me. It is a big honour for me and my family,” Osimhen told reporters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
“I have worked so hard for a moment like this, and I must say it is a reward for all the years of hard work and dedication. This can only spur me to do better and get more recognition.”
Super Eagles’ Assignment
Speaking on Sunday’s AFCON qualifier, Osimhen said the Super Eagles will take the game against Sao Tome and Principe with all the seriousness it deserves.
Nigeria pummeled the True Patriots of Sao Tome and Principe 10-0 when both teams met last November.
The Super Eagles have already qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations but need a point from the game to secure the top spot in Group A.
Speaking during the team’s training in Uyo, the Napoli hotshot said: “We do not intend to take this match lightly because we intend to win. After the 10-0 victory in Morocco, they would have gone back to see the game so as to correct their mistakes so, it means we have to take the game serious. They will not be pushovers like the first time so we cannot afford to underrate them.
Similarly, goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke said Eagles will put up another good showing against the True Patriots.
“It’s true that we have already qualified for the next AFCON but we still have go out there and do our job,” the Enyimba shot stopper stated.
“The fans always want us to win and we can’t afford to disappoint them. We are professionals, so the most important thing is to put on a good show for them.”
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