Afrigather Chancel Mbemba has emerged because the winner of the celebrated Marc-Vivien Foé Prize for 2023, leaving Nigerian striker Terem Moffi to overlook out on the accolade, Soccernet.ng reviews.
The announcement was made on Tuesday, Might 30, throughout a broadcast on Radio France Worldwide (RFI) and France 24 tv.
Mbemba, the Congolese worldwide and central defender for Olympique de Marseille, claimed the person honor forward of Moffi, who represented OGC Good, and Seko Fofana, the Ivorian midfielder from Racing Membership de Lens.
This achievement makes Mbemba the second Congolese participant to clinch the award, following within the footsteps of Gaël Kakuta, who secured the title in 2021.
Having joined Marseille from FC Porto final summer season, Mbemba featured in 35 video games within the French Ligue 1, netting 5 targets alongside the best way. This exceptional contribution performed a big position in securing his well-deserved victory for the Marc-Vivien Foé Prize.
The Marc-Vivien Foé Prize, named in honour of the late Cameroonian worldwide, acknowledges the excellent African footballer enjoying in France’s top-flight league.
Moffi, who had a formidable season with 17 Ligue 1 targets and three assists for Lorient and OGC Good, was a robust contender for the award.
The 24-year-old hoped to turn into the third Nigerian to say the celebrated title after former goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama and ex-Lille lad Victor Osimhen.
Nevertheless, it was Mbemba’s distinctive performances that in the end secured his place as this yr’s deserving recipient.
Moffi scored 105 factors to come back third behind second-placed Fofana, who was 11 factors wanting eventual winner Mbemba (207 factors). The previous Porto ace turns into the primary defender to win the celebrated award.
