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CAF Awards 2023: Osimhen Becomes First Nigerian African Best In 24 years

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Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, a key player for the Super Eagles, has clinched the prestigious African Footballer of the Year Award – CAF Awards 2023 – triumphing over strong competitors, Mohammed Salah and Achraf Hakimi.

Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles’ standout performer, secured the title of African Men’s Footballer of the Year at the CAF Awards 2023. He faced tough competition from Egypt’s Mohammed Salah and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, both top players in their own right, but ultimately emerged victorious in the prestigious accolade.

Osimhen Breaks 24-year Jinx

Victor Osimhen, born just months before Nwankwo Kanu, secured the CAF Player of the Year award in 1999, which represents a breakthrough for Nigerian football. Since Kanu’s win, no Nigerian player has claimed the title, with close contenders like Mikel Obi falling short in 2013.Hailing from Lagos with roots in Edo, Osimhen has now etched his name in Nigerian football history by breaking the 24-year dry spell and becoming the first player from the West African nation to win the award since Kanu in 1999.

Victor Osimhen is the new king of African football. (Photo Credit: CAF/X)

This achievement places him among the elite ranks of Nigerian footballers who have previously clinched this honour: Rashidi Yekini (1993), Emmanuel Amuneke (1994), Victor Ikpeba (1997), Nwankwo Kanu (1996, 1999), and now, Victor Osimhen in 2023.

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How Osimhen Won The CAF Men’s Player Of The Year Award

The remarkable performances of the 24-year-old Napoli striker last season deserve ongoing recognition due to the magnitude of his accomplishments.

Victor Osimhen played a pivotal role in guiding Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years, marking a historic achievement reminiscent of the legendary Diego Armando Maradona‘s era in Naples.

The former Wolfsburg striker not only secured the Cappocanoniere for his goal-scoring prowess but also etched his name in Serie A African history as the highest-scoring player from the continent ever to grace the league.

On the international stage, Osimhen proved to be a formidable force for African defenders during AFCON qualifying, netting an impressive 10 goals. This achievement stands as the highest goal tally in the competition’s recorded history.

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Nile Media Launches Voucher System With Omoni Oboli’s “The Uprising: Wives On Strike 3”

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The Nile Media Entertainment team has launched a new voucher system called “Atlas by Reach.” They’re using the upcoming movie “The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3” by Omoni Oboli to promote it.

The team announced the launch on their official Instagram page.

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Clarence Peters Promises A Supernatural Thrill With “Inside Life”

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Clarence Peters has unveiled a new trailer that shows his upcoming drama series “Inside Life.” The trailer gives viewers their first glimpse of an intense supernatural story.

The series takes place in Lagos. It follows characters in the city’s tough prison system. One man fights to stay alive. A sister works hard to get justice for her brother. An ambitious woman faces her own battles. All these stories come together with mystery and supernatural events. The series shows a darker side of Lagos that few know about.

Many famous actors star in the show. Gabriel Afolayan plays a main role. Scarlett Gomez also brings her talent to the screen. Meg Otanwa joins the impressive cast. Further, Jigan Babaoja adds his acting skills. Two respected Nollywood veterans also appear: Jide Kosoko brings his experience to the show and Zack Orji adds his powerful presence.

Peters directed every episode with skill. Two talented writers created the story. Tonia Chukwurah helped write the series. Olumide Kuti also worked on the script. Together, they mix drama with supernatural elements.

The show tells several connected stories. It explores themes of survival in tough places as justice plays a big role in the plot. Personal struggles shape the characters’ choices, and supernatural events change everything for them.

Netflix will release “Inside Life” soon. So, viewers can watch it starting October 11, 2024. The trailer promises an exciting series and shows high production values. The acting looks strong and convincing. Peters has created something unique for Nollywood.

The series looks different from typical shows. Indeed, it brings supernatural elements to a prison story. Yet, the Lagos setting adds extra intensity as viewers will see familiar city locations in new ways.

In addition, the mix of drama and supernatural events creates suspense. So, fans of Nigerian television have something special to look forward to.

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“Farmer’s Bride” Becomes Second Highest-Grossing Movie This Weekend With ₦37 Million

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The Nollywood film, Farmer’s Bride, has achieved significant success at the box office, grossing an impressive ₦37.1 million in its opening weekend. This remarkable feat has positioned the movie as the second highest-grossing film in the country.

Furthermore, Farmer’s Bride has set a new benchmark for 18-rated Nollywood films. It secured the highest opening weekend box office performance for this category in 2024. Additionally, it ranks as the fourth-highest Nollywood opening weekend overall in 2024.

FilmOne Entertainment, the official distributor of Farmer’s Bride, made this announcement in an official statement.

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