Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, the reigning African Footballer of the Year and Serie A titleholder, expresses his desire to cap off his achievements by winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with the Nigerian national team.
Ahead of Nigeria’s second group game against Ivory Coast, Osimhen reveals that securing the AFCON trophy would rank among the best moments of his life, surpassing even his successful stint with Napoli.
Despite having already made history with Napoli and winning individual accolades, Osimhen acknowledges the significance of achieving success on the international stage.
The striker, who led Napoli to their first Scudetto since 1990, emphasizes that winning AFCON would be a pinnacle in his career.
Osimhen, accustomed to the pressure surrounding him, confidently states, “I am the kind of person who doesn’t fold under pressure.”
He attributes his success to aiming high throughout his life and expresses eagerness to contribute to the Super Eagles’ triumph.
Having recently secured the African Player of the Year award, Osimhen reflects on the achievement as a dream come true, emphasizing the hard work, sweat, and tears he invested.
He looks forward to leading the Super Eagles, packed with attacking talent, to their first AFCON crown since 2013 and joining the ranks of Nigerian football greats like Nwankwo Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha.
