Nigerian and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the 2023 The Best FIFA Football award.
Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) released the name of the nominees on Thursday and Osimhen’s name was included.
The 24-year-old was recognised for his impressive displays for Napoli during the 2022/23 season, where he scored 26 goals in 32 league appearances for the Partenopei.
His heroics helped Napoli claim their first scudetto in 33 years.
The prolific attacker is also in the running for the 2023 Men’s Ballon d’Or.
Osimhen will battle the likes of Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Julio Alvarez and Kevin de Bruyne for the award.
Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to list him among the nominees for 2023 African footballer of the year award.
