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Osimhen Bags Best Striker Award at AIC Oscar del Calcio
For the 2022/2023 season, Osimhen secured the Serie A Player of the Year accolade at the AIC Oscar del Calcio Awards. Over the past two years, the 24-year-old Nigerian striker has consistently demonstrated his prowess as one of the world’s top strikers, proving to be an invaluable asset for Napoli.
In the previous season, Osimhen impressively scored 31 goals in 39 matches for Napoli, contributing significantly to their first Serie A title in 33 years. Additionally, he played a key role in securing Napoli’s historic quarterfinal finish in the UEFA Champions League. Notably, Osimhen became the first African player to win the Capocannoniere, highlighting his exceptional goal-scoring achievements.
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Osimhen’s outstanding performances have earned him nominations for prestigious awards, including the FIFA Best and Ballon d’Or. His most recent achievement is securing the AIC Oscar del Calcio Best Striker’s Award.
Notably, Osimhen earned a spot in the Serie A Team of the Year, alongside players such as Mike Maignan, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Kim Min-jae, Andrea Bastoni, Theo Hernández, Stanislav Lobotka, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Nicolo Barella, Rafael Leão, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Furthermore, Osimhen was included in the Team of the Year alongside four other Napoli stars. The prolific striker claimed the Goal King title in Serie A last season with an impressive tally of 26 goals. Despite facing challenges this season, including injuries and team instability at Napoli, Osimhen remains determined to return to peak form soon.