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Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala Receive CAF Awards From Tinubu and Atiku

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Official up-and-comer of the People groups Progressive alliance in the 2023 general political race, Atiku Abubakar have saluted Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala on their footballing accomplishments.

On Monday, December 11, 2023, the two Osimhen and Oshoala arose as CAF Player of The Year in the people’s classifications separately in Marrakech, Morocco.

The Super Falcon striker prevailed over Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah to bring the honor home following 24 years, while Oshoala turned into the primary lady in history to win the Ladies’ Player of the Year grant multiple times.

The Super Hawk striker had recently won the honor in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2022.

Saluting the soccer stars, President Tinubu in an explanation on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, commended them for “being wellsprings of pride to the country and a motivation for hopeful footballers across the landmass.”

The President additionally praised and recognized Chiamaka Nnadozie, who secured the Lady Goalkeeper of the Year grant for her extraordinary exhibition.

The assertion peruses to some degree, “I praise Nigeria’s Super Birds forward, Victor Osimhen, on winning the CAF 2023 Men’s Player of the Year grant, the exceptional accomplishments of Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria’s Super Hawks, who secured the 2023 CAF Ladies’ Player of The Year for the 6th time, Chiamaka Nnadozie, who was granted the Lady Goalkeeper of the Year, as well as the Super Hawks for arising the Ladies’ Public Group of the Year at the CAF Grants 2023.

“I recognize the threesome of Osimhen, Oshoala and Nnadozie for their remarkable exhibitions on both public and global stages, and for being wellsprings of pride to the country and a motivation for hopeful footballers across the mainland.”

Likewise saluting the footballers, the previous VP communicated his fervor about Osimhen and Oshoala’s accomplishments, saying their accomplishments are exceptional in Nigeria’s footballing history.

In a post on his Twitter page, Atiku said, “I’m both energized and pleased at the news that Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have won the renowned CAF Player of The Year in the people classes, separately.

“This is no mean accomplishment and is exceptional in the rich footballing history of our dear country. Osimhen carrying the title to Nigeria following 24 years is no mean accomplishment, as is Asisat Oshoala’s triumphant a similar title for the 6th time.”

The Super Birds of prey were additionally named the ladies public group of the year.

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