Former Nigeria midfielder, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, has voiced his endorsement for Victor Osimhen as the deserving recipient of the CAF Player of the Year.

Osimhen is one of the frontrunners for the prestigious individual accolade following his record breaking season with Napoli.

Other top contenders are Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi of PSG, and former Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez.

“He [Osimhen] deserves it because for me, he was the most consistent player of last season. He deserves it,” Okocha said during a Bundesliga media round table.

The announcement of the award’s winner is scheduled for December 11 at an event in Morocco.

Kanu Nwankwo is the last Nigerian to win the coveted trophy.