Davido, the famous Nigerian singer, happily shared on social media that Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have been nominated for the Ballon d’Or award. This is a special moment because it makes Osimhen the third Nigerian player to receive this nomination, joining the ranks of Oshoala and Kanu Nwankwo. The announcement of their nominations was made by French Football on the evening of September 6th, 2023.
Last season, the Napoli striker performed exceptionally well, playing a crucial role in helping the Italian team secure their first Scudetto in 33 years.
He has made history by becoming the first Nigerian male player to be nominated for this prestigious award in 24 years, following in the footsteps of Kanu Nwankwo, who achieved this feat last.
In the women’s category, Oshoala has also been recognized as one of the nominees. This marks the second time for the Barcelona Femení forward, who previously made history as the first African to be on the list.
At just 28 years old, this former Arsenal star achieved a remarkable feat last year by winning a historic treble, including the Primera Division title, the Supercopa de Espana Femenina, and the Champions League.
She netted an impressive 21 goals in the national league, earning her the title of joint-top scorer in Spain. Shortly after this achievement, she represented the Super Falcons in the round of 16 at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
In recognition of the remarkable achievement of her fellow countrymen on the global sports stage, Davido posted their nomination updates on his X (formerly Twitter) account, along with the Nigerian flag.
