Victor Osimhen, the standout player for the Super Eagles, clinched the Serie A title with Napoli last season and capped off 2023 as the African Best Footballer of the Year. Despite these individual achievements, the 24-year-old striker openly acknowledges that his ultimate ambition is to secure victory in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Nigeria.
As Nigeria gears up to face Ivory Coast in their second group game at the 34th AFCON in Abidjan, Osimhen reiterated his objective, as reported by renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano. In an interview, Osimhen emphasized that winning the AFCON with the Super Eagles is his primary focus and ambition.
The attention surrounding Victor Osimhen within the Nigerian squad is natural, given his stellar performance with Napoli, where he scored 26 goals and played a pivotal role in securing their first Scudetto in 33 years.
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Despite his success in Serie A, Osimhen remains open to the possibility of playing in the Premier League in the future. He expressed his desire, stating, “One day I’d love to play in the Premier League for sure.” Osimhen added that while he currently has other plans for his career, when the time is right, his intentions will become clear to everyone.