Who will be the best African footballers in 2023?

Africa is home to some of the top soccer stars in World Football. Last year, at the height of the FIFA World Cup, the world was introduced to some of the best players in the continent. While renowned soccer talents like Sadio Mane and Mohammed Sala were missing in action, players like Vincent Aboubakar of Cameroon and Hakim Ziyech of Morocco didn’t disappoint.

The year 2023 is here and with several players to watch on the global football stage, we have rounded up a number of names of players who could become the biggest names in African football this year. Read on for details and remember to get a promo code with Goalballlive and bet on the following players as the ones to take the African football mantle forward.

Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen plies his trade in Napoli, Italy. He is only 24 years old. The player's towering height of 186 centimetres has made him a huge problem for defenders, especially when it comes to winning areal balls in the 6-yard box.

Napoli has opened a 13-point lead in 21 Serie A matches and Victor Osimhen is credited with hugely contributing to the team’s success. Since January this year, Victory Osimhen has scored a total of 7 goals in 5 Serie A matches since January 2023.

He has got one assist in the run. The Nigerian currently tops the scoring chart for Napoli and is the overall top scorer in the Seria A with 16 goals scored in 17 matches so far this season. Osimhe is now a top buy-in target for Manchester United even though Napoli's president insists he is going nowhere.

Thomas Partey

Thomas Partey is undoubtedly a top household name among African football lovers. Partey was a crucial part of Ghana’s jigsaw in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The 29-year-old is currently an indispensable part of the Arsenal squad.

Partey is a towering midfielder known for excellent tackles and great positioning. He wears the number 5 Jersey at Arsenal. And with the Gunners looking to clinch the Premier League title this season, Thomas Partey will be credited with hugely contributing to Arsenal’s success under Mike Arteta.

Mohammed Kudus

The 22-year-old Ghanaian soccer star was a hit in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, debuting in the tournament as one of the youngest African players.

Mohammed Kudus is now a top football prospect and whose skills in the beautiful game have earned him millions of admirers.

Kudus plies his trade in the Dutch’s Eredivisie, playing as a midfielder for Ajax. Kudus is contracted at Ajax until 2025. He has 7 goals in 19 matches and is currently ranked among the top 5 scorers in the Dutch top flight.

Vincent Aboubakar

At a towering 184 centimetres, Vincent Aboubakar is now an African icon in the world of football.

The 31-year-old currently plays for Besiktas where he is yet to find the back of the net. However, his goal against Brazil was in the 2022 World Cup. It was the only group-stage goal against the Samba Boys, a goal that instantly got heads rolling.

Previously, Vincent Aboubakar won the AFCON golden boot despite his country bowing out from the competition as the third-best.