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Winners of African Women’s Player of The Year 2023
Following her sixth award of the CAF 2023 Women’s Player of The Year, Nigerian international, Asisat Oshoala, has taken centre stage in Africa’s women’s football.
Having won the prestigious continental football award in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, and recently 2023; PUNCH Online highlights the full list of all female players honoured with the continent’s most prestigious football award.
See the list below:
- 2001: Mercy Akide (Nigeria)
- 2002: Alberta Sackey (Ghana)
- 2003: Adjoa Bayor (Ghana)
- 2004, 2005: Perpetua Nkwocha (Nigeria)
- 2006, 2007: Cynthia Uwak (Nigeria)
- 2008: Noko Matlou (South Africa)
- 2009: N/A
- 2010, 2011: Perpetua Nkwocha (Nigeria)
- 2012: Genoveva Anonmam (Equatorial Guinea)
- 2013: N/A
- 2014: Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria)
- 2015: Gaëlle Enganamouit (Cameroon)
- 2016, 2017: Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria)
- 2018: Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa)
- 2019: Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria)
- 2020, 2021: N/A
- 2022, 2023: Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria)
Credit to: Punchng.com
OFFICIAL: Victor Osimhen named African Player of the Year
Victor Osimhen has rounded off his incredible 2022/2023 campaign with one of the most prized individual trophies a player can receive. The Nigerian was named African Player of the Year at the CAF Awards 2023 gala in Marrakesh, Morocco.
The former Lille striker edged out Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah and PSG right-back Achraf Hakimi, who were the other two finalists nominated for the award.
The Nigeria international was one of the key players for Luciano Spalletti’s side last season, leading his team to their first Serie A title since the last one they won in 1990, when Diego Maradona was still in the Italian side’s ranks.
Osimhen proved crucial to the Neapolitans, scoring 31 goals in all competitions, 26 of which came in the Italian domestic championship, in which he made 32 official appearances, averaging almost a goal per game.
In addition, the 24-year-old striker was also key in his team’s run to the Champions League quarter-finals, scoring five goals, four of which came in the knockout rounds, three to eliminate Eintracht Frankfurt in the last 16 and another to hold Milan to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of the quarter-finals.
At international level, the Napoli striker was instrumental in securing Nigeria’s qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 as group winners, scoring 10 goals and providing two assists in six qualifying games.
Indeed, Victor Osimhen becomes the first Nigerian to win the CAF’s Player of the Year award since former Arsenal winger Nwankwo Kanu in 1999.
Credit to: besoccer.com
Afrinity Conglomerate CEO Meets Mayor Of Corby To Drive Corby Dream To Greater Heights
Chairman/CEO of Afrinity conglomerate, Mr. Wilfred U. Adams, this afternoon had an important meeting with the Mayor Of Corby Town, Mayor Leanne Buckingham on collaborative ventures to further the Corby community development; as one of the major historical Towns in the United Kingdom.
Speaking to the media, Adams said they are looking forward to organise an appreciation night for the Corby Care sector and a Dinner honoring the Mayor’s Charity Projects.
According to him, one of the major objectives is to set a platform for networking among Corby residents.
Appreciating the gesture, Mayor Of Corby Town, Leanne said a partnership with community organisations is a welcome development as it enhances the existing bond among residents in the community.
The meeting was held at Corby Cube in Corby town centre,
Alison McDaid,
Community Engagement & Events Officer and Stewart McNeill were present at the meeting.
UN WORLD DAY 2023 UPDATE
UN WORLD DAY 2023 UPDATE
Photo and Content credited to: First Lady of Sierra Leone Dr. Fatima Maada Bio Facebook page
HAPPY NEW WEEK
Wishing you a week full of accomplishments and happy moments! Make each day count! ☀️ #NewWeekNewGoals”
Breaking Updates! Afrobeats to the world.
Davido’s Timeless and Burna Boy’s I Told Them have been nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album.
Davido earned a total of 3 nominations.
Burna boy garnered 4 nominations in total.
Ayra Starr was also nominated for the best African music performance for Rush.
Asake and Olamide also got nominated in the best African music performance category
Big congratulations to these artistes putting Nigeria and Africa on the map.
Afrinity television held a seminar in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Film Council_South
Afrinity television held a seminar in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Film Council_South today, November 5, 2023 in Bo the Second Capital of Sierra Leone.
Representing the Chairman/CEO of the Afrinity Conglomerate, Mr. Wilfred U. Adams, the Group’s international chief of operations, Chris Paul Otaigbe gave the Seminar Talk.
Its theme was on the REDEFINITION of the Sierra Leone movie industry towards a more inclusive and prosperous movie-making Enterprise.
With an objective to ensuring movie Operatives in Sierra Leone benefit professionally and economically, it is ultimately set to enhance the Sierra Leonian economy; in the spirit of advancing President Julius Maada Bio’s vision for the country.
The meeting was attended by Peter Brewah, President_Sierra Leone Film Council_South, Rassie Bah, Vice President_Sierra Leone Film Council_South,
Ernest Sambo, PRO, Sierra Leone Film Council_South, Samah Konneh, Auditor_Sierra Leone Film Council_South, Sartie Sheriff (one of the biggest Directors in Sierra Leone, Vincent J Massaquoi, Organizing Secretary and Treasurer_Sierra Leone Film Council_South, Mohamed Penyikie, a popular Actor in the country.
NIDA 2ND EDITION MALAWI 2023
NEW FLASH: 2nd EDITION NIDA 2023 MALAWI
2nd Edition
NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA AWARDS
(NIDA) MALAWI 2023
Host:
Bonaventure Emmyk uduchukwu
Chairman Nigerian Community Blantyre branch, Malawi
Distinguished guest of honour
Her Excellency Ambassador Zahra Muazu Omar, Nigerian High Commissioner to Malawi.
Date: Saturday 29th October 2023
Red Carpet starts at 6pm prompt
Venue: Golden Peacock Hotel, Blantyre
Dress code: Corporate or Traditional
Admission is strictly by invitation.
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