As reported by The PUNCH, Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles and Napoli striker, has earned a nomination for the 2018 FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award.

The list, unveiled by FIFA on Thursday, featured just three African players, namely the Nigerian striker Osimhen, Andre Onana from Cameroon, and Yassine Bounou from Morocco.

The eligibility period for the award spans from December 19, 2022, to August 10, 2023, with notable nominees such as the Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland.

During this timeframe, Osimhen contributed significantly with 29 goals and played a pivotal role in Napoli’s triumphant Serie A title win, marking their first championship victory in over three decades.

The Nigerian ace is the third top scorer in the 2023 calendar, behind Haaland (35) and Mbappe (30).

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