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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Napoli striker Victor Osimhen made the top 10 in this year\u2019s Ballon d\u2019Or rankings.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old was confirmed as the eighth-best player in the world during the award ceremony in Paris on Monday.<\/p>\n

It comes after Osimhen led the Serie A club to their first Scudetto in 33 years.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles frontman scored 26 times in 32 league appearances for Naples as they won the title.<\/p>\n

Osimhen finished ahead of Real Madrid veteran Luka Modric (10th) and Manchester City\u2019s Bernardo Silva (9th).<\/p>\n

Lionel Messi is expected to be crowned the overall winner.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Napoli striker Victor Osimhen made the top 10 in this year\u2019s Ballon d\u2019Or rankings. The 24-year-old was confirmed as the eighth-best player in the world during the award ceremony in Paris on Monday. It comes after Osimhen led the Serie A club to their first Scudetto in 33 years. 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