Nigerian football talents Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have secured spots in the final shortlists for the 2023 Globe Soccer Awards. The announcement which was made by the organizers on Tuesday, comes less than 24 hours they won the African male and female Best Players of the Year awards in Marrakech, Morocco. In the men’s category, Victor Osimhen finds himself in elite company, contending icons like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Erling Haaland. The final 11 also features stellar names such as Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior, and Bernardo Silva. 
Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala make final list of 2023 Globe Soccer Awards As for the women’s category, Asisat Oshoala, a prominent figure in Nigerian and Barcelona football, stands among the top 10 finalists. Oshoala who is still basking in the euphoria of a sixth CAF Women’s Player of the Year award, will face stiff competition with Sam Kerr, Aitana Bonmati, among others. The Globe Soccer Awards covers various categories, including Best Emerging Player, Best Goalkeeper, Best Midfielder, Best Coach, Best Club (men and women), Fans Favourite Player, Best Agent, and Best Club President. The winners across these diverse categories will be unveiled during the live broadcast of the Globe Soccer Awards gala on January 19, 2024, in Dubai. The event, held annually in Dubai, involves collaboration with international football organizations like FIFA, UEFA, ECA, and major football clubs. Meanwhile, The current holder of the title is former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, while his former teammate and Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo boasts six victories, making him the award’s record-holder of all time.
