Osimhen and Hakimi: Check out the top 5 most valuable African players

The 2022/2023 season has seen some top-notch performances from some of the finest talents on the African continent.

Nigeria's Victor Osimhen is undoubtedly the most sought-after African star in Europe with a current market value of over €100M.

Let's put the spotlight on the top five most valuable African players based on their market value.

1. Victor Osimhen - €100M

The Napoli talisman is undisputedly the most valuable African star this season.

The Nigerian striker has been in a rich vein of form for the Naples-based club scoring 25 goals in 29 appearances across all competitions.

Osimhen, 24, is the current leading top scorer in Serie A.

2. Mohamed Salah - €70M

The Egyptian international is the second most valuable African player this season.

Despite the Reds not having a great season, the 30-year-old has put up a decent performance for Jurgen Klopp's side.

Salah has netted 24 goals in 42 appearances across all competitions for Liverpool.

3. Achraf Hakimi - €70M

The Moroccan defender has the same market value as Mohammed Salah.

The 24-year-old who has been in the trends following his divorce case with his wife has managed 4 goals and 5 assists in 34 appearances for the French champions.

4. Sadio Mané - €45M

The Senegalese international is the 4th most valuable African player with a market value of €45M.

The ex-Liverpool forward has managed 11 goals and 5 assists for the Bundesliga title holders.

The 31-year-old is currently facing a suspension following his dressing room bust-up with Leroy Sane aftermath of their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League.

5. Ismaël Bennacer - €40M

The Algerian international who scored the only goal for AC Milan in their 1-0 win over Napoli in the UCL completes the list of the top 5 most valuable African players.

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