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Osimhen finished in eighth position in his first-ever nomination for the Ballon dOr.
The 24-year-old made history as the first Nigerian and Napoli player to achieve the feat.
Calenda celebrated Osimhens feat on his X handle.
8th in Ballon dOr ranking!
You made history and the future is yoursVictor is coming!!!
Congrats @victorosimhen9, he wrote.
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The Nigeria international significantly contributed to Napolis first Serie A title in 33 years becoming the 2022-23 top-scorer in the league with 26 goals in 32 appearances.
Napoli also reached the Champions League quarter-finals last season, the best result for the Partenopei in Europes elite competition.
Osimhen netted five times in six Champions League games last season and individual achievements, combined with Napolis results have allowed him earn a spot in the top 10 of this years Ballon dOr.
The other players included in the top 10 are Julian Alvarez, Kevin de Bruyne, Erling Haaland, Lylian Mbapp, Leo Messi, Luka Modric, Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Vini Jr.
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