In-form Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has been awarded foreign athlete of the year in Italy. The Nigeria international is the most hottest goal scorer in the Italian league with 19 goals to his name already.
Osimhen was anounced the winner of the award in a statement by the Foreign Press Association in Italy, the organisers of the prize, on Monday.
According to the statement, the 24-year-old Nigerian was awarded the prize because he has been “fundamental to Napoli’s extraordinary success, thanks to his excellent play, great power, incredible speed and vocation for scoring goals”.
On winning the award Osimhen posted on his Twitter account:
“Amazing Feeling To Be Awarded The 2022 Best Foreign Athlete In Italy,Thank Y’all For Your Support, GOD Is The Greatest🙏🏽”
Victor Osimhen will continue to hope his form can finally land the league title and maybe more for his club at the end of the season.