Victor Osimhen Named Among Nominees for FIFA 23 Team of the Year

Napoli and Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been named among the nominees for the FIFA 23 team of the year in which the youngster will face serious competition from other players.

Osimhen has been the shinning light this season for Napoli in all competitions as the Nigerian keeps impressing and getting the goals for the Blues.

He has ensured that Napoli are being rated to fight for the Serie A title this season thanks to his incredible performances.

One thing Osimhen would not want to remember for now is the fact that Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

The Super Eagles lost the ticket for the 2022 World Cup in play-offs against Ghana as Osimhen missed the chance to show the world his skills.

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According to the report by FIFA, fans will now be able to have their say on who deserves a place in the prestigious Team Of The Year XI as voting started yesterday and closes on January 17, while the final list will be released on Thursday, January 19.

Who are the other nominees

Karim Benzema, Neymar, Vinícius Jnr., Ousmane Dembélé, João Félix, Gabriel Jesus, Phil Foden, Cody Gakpo, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Robert Lewandowski, Sadio Mané, Kylian Mbappé, Christopher Nkunku, Darwin Núñez, Mohammed Salah, Heung Min Son, Dusan Vlahovic, Olivier Giroud and Antoine Griezmann.

Victor Osimhen destroys defenders

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how stunning video emerged on social media where Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was spotted using his energy, brilliant physique to finish Sampdoria defenders.

The Super Eagles star was in superb form for Napoli on Sunday night, 8 January, as he scored the first goal in his side's 2-0 away win at Sampdoria in Serie A battle.

So far this season, Osimhen has been in incredible form for Napoli in all competitions, and the club have been tipped to lift the Italian Serie A title at the end of the term.

The Nigerian striker fired in the first goal for Napoli in the 19th minute after benefiting from a good assist from Mário Rui.

And in the 82nd minute, Osimhen made a brilliant run towards the 18 yard box by beating two defenders and was brought down.