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Ex-Chelsea star suggestions Napoli’s Victor Osimhen as favorite for AFCON 2023 Participant of the Event

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Tremendous Eagles are slated to sort out Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau within the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

Former Chelsea star, Mikel Obi, has endorsed Napoli ahead Victor Osimhen as his best choice to clinch the coveted Participant of the Event title on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng studies.

Osimhen, a key inclusion in Jose Peseiro’s squad for the thirty fourth version of the biennial event, is anticipated to play a pivotal function for the Nigerian nationwide crew. His efficiency is predicted to be instrumental within the Tremendous Eagles’ quest for fulfillment within the championship.

In an interview with CNN, Mikel likened Osimhen to his former Chelsea teammate, Didier Drogba, citing similarities of their energy, abilities, and goal-scoring talents.

“Like I’ve mentioned just a few occasions, he seems to me like Didier Drogba, with a little bit of similarity right here and there. He’ll rating targets, he will provide you with targets, and he’ll maintain a play. [He is a] robust, younger, {and] energetic striker. Yeah, in terms of that division, in terms of that placing power, proper now, I believe we’re blessed.”

With Nigeria dealing with difficult opponents—Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau—within the group stage, the Tremendous Eagles’ development hangs on their performances, contemplating latest showings earlier than the event.

Sharing his ideas on the potential standout performer, Mikel singled out Napoli’s ahead as his choose for the Participant of the Event honour.

He added: “If I want to choose a participant who will in all probability win the participant of the event, I’ll go for Victor Osimhen.”

Because the Tremendous Eagles proceed their preparations in Abu Dhabi, with 21 gamers in camp, they’re gearing up for a preparatory competitors earlier than their journey to Côte d’Ivoire for the continental showdown.

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