With a market value of 120 million euros, Victor Osimhen, born in Lagos, was the most valuable African forward. The 24-year-old plays for Napoli, joining from LOSC Lille in September 2020. Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian forward playing for Liverpool, followed with 65 million euros. Moreover, it is worth noting that fourteen out of the fifteen most valuable midfielders with African nationalities play in European leagues.
Most valuable football forwards in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as of the 2023/2024 season
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