Ballon d’Or nomination is a dream come true – Osimhen

Victor Osimhen has said that his nomination for the Ballon d’Or is a dream come true.

The Napoli hitman was among the 30 players nominated for the 2023 men’s Ballon d’Or by the organisers, France Football Magazine, on Wednesday.

🇳🇬 Victor Osimhen becomes the first Nigerian to be nominated for the Men's Ballon d'Or since 1999

Finidi George (1995)
Austin Jay-Jay Okocha (1995)
Daniel Amokachi (1995)
Nwankwo Kanu (1996,1999)
Victor Ikpeba (1997)
Sunday Oliseh (1998)
Victor Osimhen (2023)

Congrats Vic 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/lCAdBlTC95

— Naija Sports (@naijasports_) September 7, 2023

Osimhen made history as the first Nigerian to make the shortlist for the prestigious award.

The forward expressed happiness with his nomination.

What the Ballon d’Or nomination means to Victor Osimhen. 🥹#NGASTP #SuperEagles #AFCONQ #BrilaMedia pic.twitter.com/hVpHgg3sLH

— Sports Radio Brila FM (@Brilafm889) September 8, 2023

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“I must say it is a dream come true for me. It is a big honour for me and my family,” Osimhen told reporters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

“I have worked so hard for a moment like this, and I must say it is a reward for all the years of hard work and dedication. This can only spur me to do better and get more recognition.”