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Nigeria makes history as the first African country to have male and female Ballon d’Or nominees at the same time.
No player from Nigeria or an African country has ever had both male and female nominees for a Ballon d'Or award since the awards' inception.
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21:00 - 06.09.2023
FOOTBALL Bukayo Saka among Premier League stars shining in 2023 Ballon d'Or nominees list
Bukayo Saka earns recognition among Premier League stars on the prestigious Ballon d'Or 2023 nominees list, showcasing his outstanding talent.
However, after an impressive season in both men's and women's football, two Nigerian stars were nominated for the award.
This makes it the first time both male and female Nigerian players have been nominated for this award for the first time as they make history for Africa.
Osimhen and Oshoala make Africa proud
The nominees for the 2023 Ballon d’Or men's and women’s awards have been released today with two Nigerian players making it to the list.
Two Nigerian players made history at the 2023 Ballon d’Or men's and women’s awards as they were nominated for the award.
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19:57 - 06.09.2023
Ballon d'Or: Victor Osimhen joins Oshoala among elite award nominees
Super Eagles ace Victor Osimhen gets his first nomination as France Football release list of Ballon d'Or nominees.
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19:38 - 06.09.2023
Asisat Oshoala: Agba Baller gets back-to-back Ballon d'Or nominations
Asisat Oshoala gets nominated again as France Football releases full list of Ballon d'Or nominees
Victor Osimhen who plays for Napoli and the Super Eagles and Asisat Oshoala who plays for Barcelona Women and the Super Falcons both made the award list.
Osimhen was instrumental last season for Napoli helping them secure their first Scudetto title in 30 years
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He also made a name for himself by being the Serie A highest goal scorer with 26 goals and providing five assists for Napoli.
Asisat Oshoala on the other hand also made it to the list of the 2023 Ballon d’Or women’s award.
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The Barcelona star helped her team win the 2022/2023 Women's Primera Division in Spain, scoring 26 goals and providing six assists in all competitions.
Asisat Oshoala was also FC Barcelona Femeni's highest goal scorer for the 2022/2023 season.
Both players have made it to the Ballon d’Or nomination for the first time in the history of Africa
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