Osimhen moves on from CAF award disappointment, celebrates first goal of 2020

By Our reporter On Jan 10, 2020 0

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, says he has put the disappointment of missing out in the CAF young player of the award behind him.

Achraf Hakimi was named the best young player of the year by CAF ahead of Osimhen and his compatriot Samuel Chukwueze at the award ceremony in Egypt.

Osimhen later scored his 14th goal of the season in Lille’s 2-0 win over Amiens I the French Cup on Wednesday.

The 20-year-old later took to his social media handled to share his thoughts about the award with his fans.

“On to the next round, God is greatest, I pray we move. I scored @losclive”. He said on Twitter.

Osimhen’s goal was enough to help Lille set up a semi-final clash with Lyon.

Osimhen thankful after scoring the first goal of 2020

The victory means Lille have now qualified for the semi-final of the French Ligue Cup.