Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has praised the performances of his Nigerian teammates, Victor Boniface and Samuel Chukwueze, as potential contenders for the prestigious CAF Player of the Year award. Osimhen made these remarks while also celebrating the achievements of Ademola Lookman, who was recently honored with the 2024 CAF African Player of the Year award.
In a social media clip, Osimhen, alongside his Super Eagles teammates, took the time to celebrate Lookman’s success during a team dinner on the eve of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe. Osimhen expressed his pride in Lookman, highlighting his outstanding contributions both to his club, Atalanta, and the Nigerian national team.
Osimhen referred to Lookman as a “deserved” winner of the award, emphasizing that it was a great privilege for Nigeria to see the accolade go to such a deserving player. He further stated his hope that the award could return to Nigeria in the future, mentioning that players like Boniface, Chukwueze, and himself could be next in line.
Lookman’s win marked a significant achievement, making him the second consecutive Nigerian player to claim the CAF African Player of the Year award, following Osimhen’s success the previous year. Osimhen’s comments reflect his pride in his fellow Nigerian players and the growing talent pool within the Super Eagles.