Victor Osimhen Clinches CAF 2023 Men’s Player of The Year Award.
In a spectacular display of skill and prowess, Nigeria’s very own Victor Osimhen secured the coveted CAF 2023 Men’s Player of The Year award on Monday, December 11. The Napoli striker outshone formidable contenders including Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Senegal’s Sadio Mane, and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah.
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Osimhen’s meteoric rise was fueled by a thunderous performance in the recently concluded 2022/2023 football season. Notably, he played a pivotal role in propelling Napoli to victory, marking their third Scudetto triumph in 33 years, echoing the glory days of the late Argentinian legend, Diego Maradona.
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This achievement cements Osimhen’s name among the elite, and it is a testament to his outstanding contributions on the field. The list of CAF Men’s Player of The Year winners since 1992 now includes his name at the summit:
- 2023: Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)
- 2022: Sadio Mane (Senegal)
- 2019: Sadio Mane (Senegal)
- 2018: Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
- 2017: Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
- 2016: Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)
- 2015: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon)
- 2014: Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast)
- 2013: Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast)
- 2012: Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast)
- 2011: Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast)
- 2010: Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon)
- 2009: Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast)
- 2008: Emmanuel Adebayor (Togo)
- 2007: Frederic Kanoute (Mali)
- 2006: Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast)
- 2005: Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon)
- 2004: Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon)
- 2003: Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon)
- 2002: El Hadji Diouf (Senegal)
- 2001: El Hadji Diouf (Senegal)
- 2000: Patrick M’Boma (Cameroon)
- 1999: Nwankwo Kanu (Nigeria)
- 1998: Mustapha Hadji (Morocco)
- 1997: Victor Ikpeba (Nigeria)
- 1996: Nwankwo Kanu (Nigeria)
- 1995: George Weah (Liberia)
- 1994: Emmanuel Amunike (Nigeria)
- 1993: Rashidi Yekini (Nigeria)
- 1992: Abedi Pele (Ghana)
Osimhen’s triumph adds a new chapter to Nigeria’s football legacy, reinforcing his status as a rising star on the African and global football stage.
CAF Men’s Player of The Year award:
| Country | Number of Wins | Players | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 7 | Nwankwo Kanu, Victor Ikpeba, Nwankwo Kanu, Emmanuel Amunike, Rashidi Yekini | 1999, 1997, 1996, 1994, 1993 |
| Ivory Coast | 4 | Yaya Toure (4 times) | 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 |
| Cameroon | 4 | Samuel Eto’o (4 times) | 2010, 2005, 2004, 2003 |
| Senegal | 3 | El Hadji Diouf, Sadio Mane (2 times) | 2002, 2001, 2022 |
| Egypt | 2 | Mohamed Salah (2 times) | 2018, 2017 |
| Algeria | 1 | Riyad Mahrez | 2016 |
| Gabon | 1 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 2015 |
| Morocco | 1 | Mustapha Hadji | 1998 |
| Togo | 1 | Emmanuel Adebayor | 2008 |
| Mali | 1 | Frederic Kanoute | 2007 |
| Liberia | 1 | George Weah | 1995 |
| Ghana | 1 | Abedi Pele (Ghana) | 1992 |
This comprehensive table includes the players, the years they won, and the number of times each country has secured the CAF Men’s Player of The Year award.
