MFR national honour delights Napoli striker Victor Osimhen
Napoli and Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen says he feels “delighted” and “proud” after then-President Muhammadu Buhari conferred him with the national honour of Member of the Federal Republic (MFR).
The national award is Nigeria’s fourth highest level of orders and decorations.
“Today, I feel so blessed and grateful as I announce that I have been awarded the prestigious Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) award by the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Osimhen tweeted.
He added, “Today also marked my 100th game for Napoli, and I was fortunate to score two goals for my club,” noting that “this MFR recognition also means a lot to me, as it symbolises the appreciation and support of the great Nigerian people for the dedication and hard work they have always put into their career to make Nigeria proud.”
The 24-year-old has been an integral Gli Azzurri squad member this season. So far, he has scored 25 goals in the campaign to help Napoli win the Italian Serie A title for the first time in 33 years and the third time in the club’s 96 years of existence.
With only one round of matches remaining in the Serie A, Osimhen is on course to become the first African to win the ‘Capocannoniere’, the award given to a season’s highest goalscorer.
He is trailed by Argentina World Cup winner and Inter forward Lautaro Martinez, who has 21 goals.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Politics
My administration will defend Nigeria from terror, criminality: Tinubu
Mr Tinubu vowed that his administration would “reform both our security doctrine and its architecture.”
Lagos
Lagos belongs to all, not an estate of APC, IPAC charges Sanwo-Olu
“He should not see Lagos as an estate of APC but Lagos for all the residents of the state, whatever the tongues and status,” IPAC said.
Economy
Tinubu laments high interest rate, vows to review naira redesign policy
In his inauguration address as 16th president of Nigeria, Mr Tinubu frowned at and referred to the interest rate as “anti-people and anti-business.”
Politics
Gov. Abiodun sworn-in for second term, orders release of 49 prisoners
The governor was, on Monday, sworn into office at a ceremony held at Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta.
Sport
Six Unilorin student-athletes qualify for World University Games
The students would be competing at the highly anticipated FISU World University Games in China between July 28 and August 8.
Politics
Atiku campaign hails Tinubu on inauguration as president; prays wisdom for new administration
Mr Daniel’s tweet drew backlash from other Twitter users who feel that as a spokesman for the Atiku presidential campaign, he shouldn’t be openly congratulating the Mr Tinubu.
