With the 2023 Ballon d'Or, Victor Osimhen Makes History

Making History in 2023 Ballon d'Or: Victor Osimhen published on October 30, 2023, 14 hours ago. Victor Osimhen, a striker for Napoli and the Super Eagles of Nigeria, placed eighth in the 2023 Men's Ballon d'Or on Monday night. During the 2022–2023 season, Osimhen was on fire, helping Italian football powerhouse Napoli win their first Seria A title in thirty-three years with 25 league goals. He defeated Rafael Leao of AC Milan and Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan to win the Best Striker in Serie A award.

Napoli advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals thanks to five goals from Osimhen in six games. His contribution was crucial in securing the Super Eagles' spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). With his league goals, he broke George Weah's record for the most goals scored by an African in the Italian league and became the first African to top the Serie A scorers' table. In 24 years, Victor Osimhen is the first Nigerian to receive a nomination in the male category.