Impressive Super Eagles Striker Thrilled To Receive Globe Soccer Award

Impressive Super Eagles Striker Thrilled To Receive Globe Soccer Award

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:22 PM
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  • Victor Osimhen has received the prestigious Globe Soccer Award he won in November 2022
  • The Nigerian international was announced as the Power Horse Emerging Player of the Year
  • He could not attend the gala in Dubai due to club engagements, but has received the trophy

Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen has been presented with the prestigious Globe Soccer Award as the 'Power Horse Emerging Player of the Year'.

The Napoli striker was announced the winner of the prize last November, but was unable to receive his trophy in person in Dubai.

Osimhen edged out impressive Barcelona star, Gavi and Real Madrid’s sensational midfielder, Federico Valverde to the accolade.

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Victor Osimhen poses with the Globe Soccer Award as the Power Horse Emerging Player of the Year. Photo: @victorosimhen9
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The 24-year-old was recognised with the award, following his incredible displays for Napoli in the Italian Serie A in 2022.

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Due to club engagements, he was unable to attend the gala night on November 17, 2022.

Complete Sports reports that Power Horse CEO, Salvatore Caizzone, Napoli’s Sporting Director, Cristiano Giuintoli and Enrico Bendoni of Globe Soccer handed the award over to Osimhen in Naples on Wednesday.

“Just Receive The @Globesoccer Award For The Power Horse Emerging Player Of The Year. Thank You For The Recognition. And To Those That Have Been Supporting Me Through The Years, I Appreciate Y’all. GOD Is The Greatest..."

Osimhen should take Napoli's penalties

Meanwhile, former Italian international,Maurizio Domizzi has advised Serie A leaders Napoli to allow Osimhen to take penalties going forward.

The Super Eagles striker was yet again on the scoresheet, netting their opening goal in the 2-0 win over Sampdoria at the weekend.

Napoli were gifted two penalties in both halves of the encounter, and Domizzi was stunned that the 24-year-old Nigerian striker did make any attempts from the spot.

Osimhen equals Seria A record

Sports Brief earlier reported that Osimhen equalled the goals record set by Liberian legend, George Weah in the Italian Serie A.

The Super Eagles striker was in action and scored as Napoli beat Sampdoria 2-0, to extend their lead in the league standings to seven.

Osimhen’s goal means the 24-year-old becomes the second African player to score 10+ goals in three different Serie A seasons, after Weah with AC Milan in 1995/96, 1996/97 and 1997/98.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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