After his remarkable performance for the Italian Serie A club in the 2022–23 season, FIFA honored Napoli attacker Victor Osimhen with a unique shirt and ball.
Osimhen was essential to Napoli’s success and assisted them in capturing the Scudetto for the first time in 33 years.
The Nigerian international played 32 league games for the Partenopei, scoring 26 goals and registering four assists.
The striker also scored five goals in six UEFA Champions League games for his team.
Additionally, the ex-Wolfsburg player was selected best forward and was a member of the Season’s Team.
Victor Osimhen, you currently embody everything that football is capable of, FIFA stated in a letter to the player.
“You have endured hardships from Lagos to Napoli, where the people adore you, yet your passion for football and tenacity have led you.
“Go on and keep pushing. Africa needs role models, and millions of people are looking on and hoping.