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As the anticipation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire reaches its peak, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled its list of the top 10 players expected to leave an indelible mark on the tournament. Among these luminaries stands Victor Osimhen, hailed by CAF as the linchpin of Nigeria’s potent attacking force.

Osimhen, the prolific Napoli striker, captured the qualifying campaign by storm, clinching the position of the top scorer with an impressive tally of 10 goals. At 25 years old, he strides into the competition as the reigning African Footballer of the Year, further enhancing his stature as a formidable force on the continental stage.

This will mark Osimhen’s second appearance at the AFCON, following his debut five years ago in Egypt. Unfortunately, the Nigerian maestro missed the previous edition hosted by Cameroon due to injury, adding an element of redemption to his upcoming performance.

Joining Osimhen on CAF’s pedestal of potential luminaries are the likes of Senegal’s Sadio Mane, Egypt’s iconic Mohamed Salah, and the burgeoning talent of Mohamed Kudus, all earmarked by CAF to illuminate the tournament with their skill and charisma.

As the stage is set for a dazzling display of African football prowess, the spotlight now shines on Osimhen and his contemporaries, as they seek to etch their names in the annals of AFCON history, embellishing the grand narrative of the beautiful game on the African continent.