Tinubu also praised Super Falcons goalie, Nnadozie for winning the best goalkeeper on the continent
By Kehinde Okeowo
President Bola Tinubu has hailed Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, and Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria’s Super Falcons for emerging CAF’s Men and Women Footballer of the Year, respectively, on Monday night in Morocco.
His congratulatory message was conveyed via a statement made available by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale on Tuesday.
Tinubu commended the duo for their outstanding performances on national and international stages, for being sources of pride to the nation and for inspiring aspiring footballers across the continent.
He also extended his appreciation to Super Falcons goalie, Chiamaka Nnadozie, who was also awarded the ‘Woman Goalkeeper of the Year’
“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 Marrakesh, 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 begin a continued journey filled with success, triumphs, and the fulfilment of all your footballing dreams,” Tinubu said.
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Similarly, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, commended Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala for making Nigeria proud.
Reacting to their emergence as CAF’s Footballer of the Year, via a post on his X handle, formerly Twitter on Tuesday morning, Obi said he was proud of both the Napoli and Barcelona attackers.
He tweeted: “I like to join all other sports lovers in the country to sincerely congratulate the Nigeria duo of @victorosimhen9 and @AsisatOshoala for emerging African Players of the Year, in the Men and Women categories respectively this year.
“We are all proud of their awards, which bear witness to their innate talents, passions for growth, and determination for success.
“My sincere desire is that every Nigerian youth will have the needed enablement to explore and develop their talents, and skills and live to fulfill their dreams, and by doing so help to contribute to the development of our nation. These things are possible in the New Nigeria we are looking forward to.”