Historic achievement: Victor Osimhen’s Ballon d’Or feat thrills Agent Calenda

Roberto Calenda, the agent of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, is elated following his client’s remarkable achievement in the Ballon d’Or rankings.

Osimhen secured the eighth position in the 30-man shortlist, making history as the first Nigerian to achieve this feat.

This achievement is also the best result ever for a Napoli player. The previous record belonged to Ruud Krol, who finished 15th in 1980.

Notably, Osimhen outperformed three other Africans in the rankings, including Mohamed Salah (11th), Yassine Bounou (13th), and Andre Onana (23rd).

Calenda expressed his excitement on social media, saying, “8th in Ballon d’Or ranking! You made history, and the future is yours… Victor is coming!!! Congrats @victorosimhen9.”