There’s a number of Nigerian names who have started the season in strong form, raising optimism that the African nation can challenge with the 2023 Africa Cup
Nigeria is home to an emerging crop of centre-forwards right now, with Super Eagles strikers making their mark across Europe’s top leagues.
Osimhen scored 26 league goals to win the Capocannoniere award as Serie A’s leading scorer and fired 31 goals in all competitions as Napoli also reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time. Boasting power, pace and an extraordinary leap, Osimhen is capable of scoring all manner of goals from simplistic tap-ins, to thunderous drives, and towering headers.
Awoniyi had scored 20 goals in all competitions for the Bundesliga side the previous season and returned to England after spending time in Liverpool’s academy set-up as a youngster. After a modest start he found his groove during the run-in, scoring six goals in the final four games as Forest preserved their Premier League status.
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