Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award.
Osimhen emerged as the Serie A highest goalscorer as he led Napoli to the title for the first time in 33 years.
Lionel Messi is the favourite to win a record eighth title, while Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are also strong contenders.
The winner will be announced on October 30.
FULL LIST OF NOMINEES:
Josko Gvardiol, Andre Onana, Jamal Musiala, Karim Benzema, Mohamed Salah, Bukayo Saka, Kevin de Bruyne, Jude Bellingham, Randal Kolo Muani, Bernardo Silva, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Emiliano Martinez, Ruben Dias, Erling Haaland, Nicolo Barella, Martin Odegaard, Ilkay Gundogan, Yassine Bounou, Julian Alvarez, Vinicius Jr, Rodri, Antoine Griezmann, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Robert Lewandowski, Kim Min-Jae, Luka Modric, Kylian Mbappe, Victor Osimhen and Harry Kane.
