Tinubu Congratulates Osimhen, Oshoala, Nnadozie, Falcons Over CAF Awards

*Sport Minister, Edo Governor, GTI, Others hail the Nigerian winners 

Deji Elumoye  in Abuja 

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, on winning the CAF 2023 Men’s Player of the Year award.

The President, in a release issued yesterday by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, also celebrated the remarkable achievements of Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, who clinched the 2023 CAF Women’s Player of The Year for the sixth time, and Chiamaka Nnadozie, who was awarded the Woman Goalkeeper of the Year, as well as the Super Falcons for emerging the Women’s National Team of the Year.

President Tinubu commended the trio of Osimhen, Oshoala and Nnadozie for their outstanding performances at both national and international stages, and for being sources of pride to the nation and an inspiration for aspiring footballers across the continent. 

”Watching the great ambassadors of Nigeria stand atop the podium as the African Footballers of the Year, in the men and women categories, on Monday night in Marrakech, Morocco, has strengthened our belief that with hard work, perseverance, and the help of God, everything this nation needs for greatness is within us and available to us. 

”I commend Victor and Asisat for not forgetting their roots and days of humble beginnings in the game they love so much and for acknowledging the role of indigenous coaches in shaping their careers. 

”I join all Nigerian fans in praying that this well-deserved honour will be the beginning of a continued journey filled with success, triumphs, and the fulfilment of all your footballing dreams,” the President said.

Similarly, the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, proudly congratulates Osimhen, and Oshoala  for their remarkable achievements on Monday night.

He commended their exemplary performances, which have not only made Nigeria proud but have also garnered global recognition for their exceptional skills and commitment.

“The victory of Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie and the Super Falcons at the CAF Awards not only brings pride and honor to Nigeria but also opens a new vista for the country’s sports landscape. Their achievements serve as an inspiration to aspiring young athletes, demonstrating that hard work, dedication, and talent can lead to remarkable success on the global stage.”

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, in his  congratulatory message to Osimhen, Oshoala and Nnadozie, describes their feats as inspiration to youth in the country.

“I congratulate the Nigeria duo, Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala for winning the 2023 CAF African Player of the Year, Men and Women categories respectively.  Kudos to the 2023 CAF Goalkeeper of the Year, Chiamaka Nnadozie on her win, also. Their emergence is a triumph of the Nigerian youth and serves as inspiration for our young people to continue to pursue their craft with determination and hard work.”

Strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited, describes the feat of the Nigerians at the CAF Awards as an confirmation that the country is blessed with abundant talents in sports, especially football.

Reacting to the superlative outings of the Nigerian trio, the Executive Director of GTI, Nelson Ine, attributed Nigeria’s continental triumphs at the Awards ceremony to hard work and determination on the part of the players involved.

“GTI is proud to join many stakeholders of Nigerian football in congratulating Nigeria’s sensational striker Victor Osimhen; six-time CAF Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala; inaugural Woman Goalkeeper of the Year Chiamaka Nnadozie and the Super Falcons for putting smiles on the faces of Nigerians.

“The triumphant feats by these Nigerians have redoubled the efforts of GTI in seeing that more Osimhens, Oshoalas and Nnadozies are produced through our strategic partnership with the NPFL in the near future.

“We need to rekindle our efforts at sustaining the country’s soccer prowess going forward and GTI is strategically positioned to compliment the efforts of administrators of sports in Nigeria to actualize this great dream since we have enough talents to make our dream come to fruition,” he stated.