The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Nigerians who won big at the CAF awards held in Morocco on Monday.
The Lagos State helmsman rejoiced with the Nigerians via a post on his X handle on Tuesday.
According to Sanwo-Olu, he was excited for Victor Osimhen, who emerged as the Best African Footballer of the Year in the Male Category; Asisat Oshoala, Best African Footballer of the Year, Female Category; Chiamaka Nnadozie, Best Goalkeeper, Female Category; and Super Falcons as Best Female Team.
According to the sports loving governor: “It brings me great joy as a football fan and Nigerian to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our superstars at the #CAFAwards2023.
“Super excited for @victorosimhen9, who, after 24 years, marks our return to the top of the male individual awards with the 2023 African Men’s Player of the Year. Witnessing his ascendancy fills me with pride. A remarkable achievement for Nigerian football.
“Six (6) Wins and five (5) straight times for our Agba Baller @AsisatOshoala as she secures the 2023 Women’s Player of the Year.
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“A big congratulations to @Nadoziechiamaka the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year and also to the Super Falcons for being named 2023 National Team of the Year (Women).
“All of these victories are remarkable testament to our nation’s football prowess, and we will continue to support them.”
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