Victor Osimhen is African Ballon d’Or: “Thank you Napoli”

A prestigious recognition, with words of thanks to those who è remained in Italy.

Victor Osimhen è African Ballon d'Oro. The Napoli center forward received the coveted award in Marrakech, Morocco, succeeding Sadio Mané in the roll of honor. And during the Men's Player of the Year ceremony at the Caf Awards, he also wanted to dedicate a thought precisely to his teammates and fans in the Azzurri, but not only.

"This award means that dreams can come true and that anything è is possible,” Osimhen said after receiving the African Ballon d'Or. I am overjoyed to receive this award, which has a very high prestige in the world of soccer. And I want to thank my team, my teammates, but also all the fans who always support and defend me".

Osimhen, who also thanked "God and African soccer legends such as Adebayor and Kalou", already in the night between Monday and Tuesday will return to Naples to return as soon as possible to Walter Mazzarri’s disposal in view of the next, decisive Champions League challenge against Sporting Braga.