The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala for their remarkable achievements as recipients of the CAF’s Men and Women Footballer of the Year Awards in Morocco.
Osimhen, the prolific Napoli striker, secured the coveted title of CAF’s Men Footballer of the Year, while Oshoala, the prolific Barcelona attacker, clinched her sixth award in the women’s category.
Taking to his Twitter handle, Peter Obi shared a statement on Tuesday expressing his immense pride in the accomplishments of these two outstanding athletes.
He conveyed his congratulations to the Napoli and Barcelona stars, emphasizing the significance of their achievements in the realm of African football.
“I like to join all other sports lovers in the country to sincerely congratulate the Nigeria duo of @victorosimhen9 and @AsisatOshoala for emerging African Players of the Year, in the Men and Women categories respectively this year,” Obi remarked.
His message went beyond mere congratulations, delving into a broader sentiment of national pride and admiration for the innate talents, growth-oriented passion, and unwavering determination for success exhibited by Osimhen and Oshoala.
“We are all proud of their awards, which bear witness to their innate talents, passions for growth, and determination for success,” stated Peter Obi, reflecting the collective sentiment of sports enthusiasts across the country.
In his statement, Obi articulated a sincere desire for every Nigerian youth to have the necessary support to explore and develop their talents and skills, allowing them to fulfill their dreams.
He envisioned a future where the collective potential of the nation’s youth contributes significantly to the overall development of Nigeria.
“My sincere desire is that every Nigerian youth will have the needed enablement to explore and develop their talents, and skills and live to fulfill their dreams; …and by doing so help to contribute to the development of our nation.
These things are possible in the New Nigeria we are looking forward to,” expressed Peter Obi.
Obi’s words resonated as more than a congratulatory message; they encapsulated a vision for a nation where the aspirations and achievements of its youth, as exemplified by Osimhen and Oshoala, become integral to the narrative of a vibrant and prosperous Nigeria.
The CAF Awards not only celebrated individual brilliance but also served as a catalyst for inspiring the nation’s youth to aspire, achieve, and contribute to the collective progress of the country.
