Super Eagles of Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has called for unity among Napoli fans and the wider football community, following a recent controversy surrounding a TikTok video posted on the club's official account that appeared to mock him.

Osimhen makes shortlist for Best FIFA Football awards

On Oct 6, 2023

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been shortlisted for the Best FIFA Football Awards, alongside 11 other top players. Asisat Oshoala, the Nigerian striker who won the award in 2020, failed to make the final 12 in the Women’s category.

The final 12 nominees for the Best FIFA Men’s Player award are:

Julian Alvarez
Marcelo Brozovic
Kevin De Bruyne
Ilkay Gundogan
Erling Haaland
Rodri
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Kylian Mbappe
Lionel Messi
Victor Osimhen
Declan Rice
Bernardo Silva

The final 12 nominees for the Best FIFA Women’s Player award are:

Aitana Bonmati
Linda Caicedo
Rachel Daly
Kadidiatou Diani
Caitlin Foord
Mary Fowler
Alex Greenwood
Jennifer Hermoso
Lindsey Horan
Amanda Ilestedt
Lauren James
Sam Kerr
Mapi Leon
Hinata Miyazawa
Salma Paralluelo
Keira Walsh

The final three nominees in each category will be announced at a later date.

The Best FIFA Football Awards will be presented at a ceremony in Paris on February 27, 2024.

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