According to Transfermarket and statistics platform, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has been ranked as the third most valuable striker in the world.
The top two spots are held by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. Haaland and Mbappe are valued at €180 million and are considered the most valuable players and strikers globally.
Osimhen, who plays for Napoli, secured the third position on the list. This ranking is no surprise, given his impressive performance in the 2022/23 season. He became Serie A’s Capocannoniere, scoring 26 goals in 32 appearances and playing a significant role in Napoli’s Scudetto win after 33 years.
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Osimhen is the most valuable player in Africa
Osimhen’s ranking makes him the highest-ranked striker in Africa, and in Serie A. Lautaro, Martinez from Inter Milan takes the fifth spot with a value of €85 million, while Egyptian and Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah is valued at €65 million.
Nigerians are delighted and impressed by Victor Osimhen’s remarkable achievements in a relatively short period of time. They fervently support him and hope he will join prestigious clubs like Manchester United or Real Madrid. Recently, Osimhen paid a visit to Nigeria to connect with his roots and even had the opportunity to play alongside his fellow teammate
Reactions: Na 80 million dey roam round lagos
Netizens are proud of him and are not hiding it, let’s have a look at some of the comments:
@DolapoAdufe:Damn there is obviously a beautiful days ahead of him 💯
@temitopepr:STEADY PUTTING NAIJA ON THE MAP 👏🏼
@_Gabri3llaa:I’m happy for him.
@IamMr_Wisdom:And he’s roaming about in Lagos freely . Alaba boys go market am £80M for Abia warriors
@Justedwino:Somehow Osimen reminds me of Kano Nwankwo those days. In his early times you will see them looking lekpa as if they cannot playwell enough, turns out they are 🔥 on the pitch. Keep ascending higher bro
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Victor Osimhen, calls him ‘Idan gan gan’
In another news, The president-elect of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has congratulated footballer Victor Osimhen on his recent victory in the Italian Serie A.
Tinubu, who is often referred to as “Jagaban,” commended Osimhen for making Nigeria proud and continuing the legacy of other Nigerian footballers who have made a global impact.
In describing Osimhen’s talent, Tinubu used the Yoruba street slang “Idan gangan,” which means someone who performs wonders.
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