Nigerian football talents, Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala, have earned nominations for the prestigious 2023 Globe Soccer Awards.
Osimhen, recognized as the Emerging Player of the Year in the 2022 edition, played a pivotal role in Napoli’s triumphant Serie A campaign last season, contributing significantly to their title victory.
Competing for the esteemed award, the 24-year-old striker faces tough contenders such as Nicolò Barella, Jude Bellingham, Karim Benzema, Yassine Bounou, Antoine Griezmann, Ilkay Gundogan, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Robert Lewandowski.
Among the nominees in contention are Lautaro Martínez, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Kim Min-Jae, Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane, and Vinícius Jr.
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Meanwhile, Asisat Oshoala has secured her first nomination for the Women’s Best Player award.
The Super Falcons’ prolific striker was an integral part of Barcelona Femeni’s victorious UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign last season.
The winner will be determined through an online voting process.
All winners across various categories will be announced during a Gala event scheduled for January 19, 2024
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