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Victor Osimhen has potential to win next African Footballer Of The Year Award – Kanu Nwankwo

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Former Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria and Arsenal striker, Nwankwo Kanu has expressed his optimism that Napoli striker Victor Osimhen may grow to be the subsequent Nigerian to be topped African Footballer of The Yr ..

 

Osimhen is the very best goalscorer in Europe in the mean time and his membership Napoli lead within the Serie A and Kanu, who was the final Nigerian to win the African Participant of The Yr award in 1999 after profitable it earlier in 1996 says that the efficiency of Osimhen within the Italian Seria A is a transparent indication that he can win the coveted award quickly.

 Victor Osimhen has potential to win next African Footballer Of The Year Award - Kanu Nwankwo

Talking after the World Coronary heart Day stroll in Abuja on Wednesday, September 29, Nwankwo Kanu stated;

“Osimhen, for those who ask me, is the most effective participant in Italy and if any of the present crop of Nigerian gamers goes to win the African Participant of The Yr award, it needs to be him. He’s doing fantastically nicely within the Italian Serie A that it’s solely a matter of time earlier than he guidelines Africa,” Kanu stated.

“He’s the most effective participant and prime scorer within the Italian league now and if he maintains his type he’ll win the African Participant of The Yr award earlier than anticipated. There are different Nigerian gamers doing very nicely in Europe, however Osimhen is presently the most effective.”

Kanu additionally urged Osimhen to not get carried away by the accolades he has been getting, however proceed working onerous for each membership and nation