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CAF congratulates Osimhen on Ballon d’Or nomination

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Victor Osimhen has received congratulations from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on his Ballon d'Or nomination for 2023.

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Osimhen was included on the list of contenders that the organizers unveiled on Wednesday night.

The Napoli hitman made history by becoming the first Nigerian to receive a Ballon d'Or nomination.

On the shortlist, there were another 29 players.

“@MoSalah, @AndreyOnana, Yassine Bounou, @victorOsimhen9.
“Africa has four nominees among the best players in the world in 2023,” CAF wrote on their official X (formerly) handle.

Osimhen helped Napoli win the title last season by scoring 26 goals.

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