Former Nigerian Striker Backs Victor Osimhen for African Footballer of the Year Award

• Former Nigerian striker, Jonathan Akpoborie, supports Victor Osimhen for the African Footballer of the Year Award.

• Osimhen recently led Napoli to its first Serie A title in 33 years and broke George Weah’s record as the highest Serie A league goalscorer with 47 goals in 79 appearances.

• Akpoborie believes Osimhen’s impressive performance this season and unmatched record make him the top candidate for the award.

Jonathan Akpoborie, a former Nigerian striker, has voiced his support for Victor Osimhen to be awarded the African Footballer of the Year Award.

Osimhen, who recently led Napoli to its first Serie A title in 33 years, continued his remarkable performance by scoring the landmark goal in the 74th minute from the penalty spot against Fiorentina.

This goal also broke George Weah’s record as the highest Serie A league goalscorer with 47 goals in 79 appearances.

The Nigerian international’s impressive record has caught the attention of top clubs such as Manchester United, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich.

Akpoborie stated that Osimhen’s remarkable achievement in breaking Weah’s record and his excellent performance this season makes him a clear winner for the African Footballer of the Year Award.

“Osimhen is our pride and I am happy with his incredible goal-scoring records this season with Napoli,” Akpoborie said.

“There is no player in Africa that can match his record, and that alone should propel him to win the award.”