The year 2023 has been one of the most productive in terms of outstanding performances from African football stars, with many of them hugging the headlines in their respective European club sides.

The year saw Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen. breaking all sorts of records in the Italian Serie A, and ended up as the first African to win the highest goal award with his 26 goals, leading Napoli to its first Scudetto in 33 years.

Several other African players also pulled up spectacular performances which shot their stocks high and placed them at par with their European counterparts.

Egyptian captain and Liverpool winger, Mohamed Salah, Brentford’s Cameroonian striker, Bryan Mbeumo, Bayer Leverkusen’s Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface, and Taiwo Awoniyi of Nottingham Forests gall fall into this category.

The year also saw some outstanding performances from African strikers which further highlighted the continent’s growing influence in the global football market.

Their performances also set them apart as some of the most valuable and impactful players in the world of football.

Today, Africanewswatch.com
takes a look at the top five most valuable African strikers as of 2023.

1. Victor Osimhen – Nigeria (€120 million)

Victor Osimhen, the current African Footballer of the Year is the most valuable African striker with a price tag of €120 million, which could rise to €130 million when he signs a new contract extension in the coming days.

The 24-year-old Nigerian sensation saw his stock rise astronomically after leading Napoli to its first league title in over three decades.

Osimhen is now the most sought-after striker in world football with top European clubs like Real Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Chelsea angling to get him in the next transfer window.

Mohamed Salah – Egypt (€65 million)

The Egyptian captain is considered one of the greatest African players has continued to excel at Liverpool with scintillating performances every other week. With 14 goals so far this season, Salah’s value has continued to rise, seeing him take second spot on our list of most valuable African striker in 2023.

Victor Boniface – Nigeria (€40 million)

From practical obscurity to superstardom, Victor Boniface has plummeted his stock to become one of the most valuable striker on the continent.

The Bayer Leverkusen star has had a sensational season, scoring 14 goals in 21 games and is part of a growing list of Nigerian players making significant impacts in European football.

Bryan Mbeumo – Cameroon (€35 million)

Cameroonian and Brentford striker, comes in at fourth position on the list of the most valuable strikers from Africa.

The 24-year-old forward has so far scored seven goals in the EPL this season with his performances ear-marking him for greater heights.

Taiwo Awoniyi – Nigeria (€30 million)

Another Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who plies his trade with Nottingham Forest in the EPL is valued at 30 million after an impressive first where his goals helped his team stay in the Premier League.