Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala, two brilliant Nigerian athletes, have emerged as nominees for the esteemed 2023 Globe Soccer Awards.

Osimhen, who clinched the prestigious Emerging Player of the Year title in the 2022 edition, showcased his exceptional talent and contributed significantly to Napoli’s triumphant Serie A campaign last season.

The 24-year-old prodigy is set to compete fiercely with a plethora of outstanding talents including Nicolò Barella, Jude Bellingham, Karim Benzema, Yassine Bounou, Antoine Griezmann, Ilkay Gundogan, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Robert Lewandowski for the much-coveted award.

Notable luminaries vying for the same recognition consist of Lautaro Martínez, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Kim Min-Jae, Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane, and Vinícius Jr.

On the other hand, Oshoala, a striking force for the Super Falcons, has attained her premier nomination for the Women’s Best Player award, following her impactful contribution to Barcelona Femeni’s conquest of the UEFA Women’s Champions League in the previous season.

The victor will be determined through an online voting process, culminating in the proclamation of winners across various categories at a grand Gala event scheduled for January 19, 2024.