Sanwo Olu, Celebrates Osimhen, Oshoala And Nadozie

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu and Ivorian football legend, Didier Drogba have both celebrated Nigerian football stars, for their achievement in the current CAF awards.

Sanwo Olu celebrated the Nigerian stars who made history both in the male and female category of the award, While Super eagles, and Napoli striker Osimhen, won the best player in the male category, Oshoala who plays for Barcelona also won the female African player of the year. A record fifth so far.

The Governor wrote on his “X” page, “It brings me great joy as a football fan and Nigerian to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our superstars at the #CAFAwards2023.

Super excited for @victorosimhen9, who, after 24 years, marks our return to the top of the male individual awards with the 2023 African Men’s Player of the Year. Witnessing his ascendancy fills me with pride. A remarkable achievement for Nigerian football.

Six (6) Wins and five (5) straight times for our Agba Baller @AsisatOshoala as she secures the 2023 Women’s Player of the Year.

A big congratulations to @Nadoziechiamaka the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year and also to the Super Falcons for being named 2023 National Team of the Year (Women).

All of these victories are remarkable testament to our nation’s football prowess, and we will continue to support them”

It brings me great joy as a football fan and Nigerian to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our superstars at the #CAFAwards2023.

Super excited for @victorosimhen9, who, after 24 years, marks our return to the top of the male individual awards with the 2023 African Men's… pic.twitter.com/TL665kMluA

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) December 11, 2023

Ivory Coast football legend, Didier Drogba who have also won the award before during his time celebrated the players, by posting on his official handles in a manner of reaction, he wrote; “Long live the new King and Queen of Africa @victorosimhen9 @asisat_oshoala @caf_online

Congratulations my Nigerian People, we are waiting for you in January @afcon_2023”

Long live the new King and Queen of Africa @victorosimhen9 @asisat_oshoala @caf_online
Congratulations my Nigerian People, we are waiting for you in January @afcon_2023 pic.twitter.com/KF239hMUGb

— Didier Drogba (@didierdrogba) December 11, 2023

Victor Osimhen, also reacts, by posting a long appreciation message to his fans and country, he wrote; “As a young boy who came from the streets of Olusosun, who had to hawk in traffic almost every day of the week while growing in-order to survive the numerous challenges my family and I were facing, becoming a Treasure in Africa and World Football was a wild dream. Words can’t express the joy in my heart, this is a very special moment to me.

My football journey has been a rollercoaster of highs, tough lows and emotions. The goals, echoes and jubilation of victories keeps me going even when the critics, hate and pain of defeats hit me hard in the chest. The support of my amazing family, my fans most especially my Nigerian supporters and the love for the beautiful game of football motivates me to aim higher daily.

Losing my dear parents in the course of this journey leaves a scar in my heart as they have always been my major driving force for success since I was a kid, may their souls continue to rest in peace. To my wonderful family thanks for always having my back and loving me so much. I wouldn’t have made it this far without your esteemed support. To my fans and Nigerian supporters, your dedication in supporting me on the good days and bad days do not go unnoticed, even amidst the arrows of hatred thrown at me y’all still stood by my side. I am grateful.

Winning the CAF Best African Player 2023 is a testament of my hardwork, your love and support. I am so proud of myself for achieving this prestigious award. Thank you CAF, to all the coaches I have played under both local and international, your wisdom and knowledge have played huge roles in guiding my footballing career, thank you so much. I am sure my parents in heaven are smiling at me, this is for you. I also congratulate Chiamaka Nnadozie and Asisat Oshoala for their prestigious awards. Dreams do come true! Thank you everyone,GOD is the greatest

As a young boy who came from the streets of Olusosun, who had to hawk in traffic almost every day of the week while growing in-order to survive the numerous challenges my family and I were facing, becoming a Treasure in Africa and World Football was a wild dream. Words can’t… pic.twitter.com/D0zbdLI4wL

— Victor Osimhen (@victorosimhen9) December 12, 2023

Meanwhile, super falcons goal keeper also appreciated her fans and Nigerians as well, by posting on her page also, she said; “I am honored and grateful to have won the AFRICAN FEMALE BEST GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR.

this is a dream come true for my family and I.

I want to use this platform to appreciate my coaches and teammates for the encouragement and support, and a special thanks to my naija people”

I am honoured and grateful to have won the AFRICAN FEMALE BEST GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR.
this is a dream come true for my family and I.
I want to use this platform to appreciate my coaches and teammates for the encouragement and support, and a special thanks to my naija people❤️ pic.twitter.com/xd5sJjSooI

— Nnadozie chiamaka (@Nadoziechiamaka) December 12, 2023

The year has been of opposing levels of success for the Nigerian football federation, while successes have been recorded on the female category, such cannot be said of their male counterpart, who have struggled in many angles, however individually the players have done so well for themselves.