‘Osimhen can do it — Peseiro tips Super Eagles star for AFCON 2023 Golden Boot

Nigeria Super Eagles main man Victor Osimhen (Photo Credit: CAF/X)

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‘Osimhen can do it — Peseiro tips Super Eagles star for AFCON 2023 Golden Boot

Ayoola Kelechi • 20:40 - 06.01.2024

Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro believes that Victor Osimhen is primed to win the AFCON 2023 Golden Boot

As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 draws near, the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, are gearing up for what promises to be a thrilling campaign.

Central to their aspirations is Victor Osimhen, the dynamic Napoli striker, who is not just carrying the hopes of a nation on his shoulders but has also been the subject of high expectations from fans and football pundits alike.

Even Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has expressed his belief that Osimhen will come out on top of the AFCON 2023 goalscorer’s list and claim the coveted Golden Boot.

Peseiro confident in Osimhen’s goalscoring ability

The head coach of Nigeria's national football team placed significant trust in Victor Osimhen's abilities ahead of AFCON 2023, acknowledging Osimhen as a vital player, and describing him as a leader and a prolific goal scorer, essential for the team's success.

Victor Osimhen was top scorer of AFCON qualifying | Photo Credit: Oganla Media
Victor Osimhen was top scorer of AFCON qualifying | Photo Credit: Oganla Media

This confidence was echoed by former Nigerian captain John Obi Mikel, who believed Osimhen could outshine top African players like Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane in Ivory Coast.

Osimhen's incredible track record

Osimhen's recent accolades and performances have further fueled expectations for the Nigerian forward ahead of his first senior international tournament.

Having been crowned Africa Footballer of the Year and leading the scoring charts in the AFCON qualifiers, he enters the tournament as one of the players to keep an eye out for.

Napoli's Victor Osimhen had a stellar 2023 but was not included in the FIFPRO XI || Imago
Napoli's Victor Osimhen had a stellar 2023 but was not included in the FIFPRO XI || Imago

His success at Napoli in Serie A, marked by significant goal-scoring feats, also underscores his potential to be a game-changer at AFCON 2023.

Osimhen leads Nigeria's quest for glory

As the Super Eagles embark on their journey in AFCON 2023, the spotlight is on Osimhen to lead the team's attack.

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With the combination of Peseiro's tactical leadership and Osimhen's striking prowess, Nigeria aim to lift the trophy for the first time since 2013 and add another glorious chapter to their rich footballing history.

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