Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has been regarded as a top striker by many since his move from Lille to Napoli, and he has the stats to back it up. With a market value of €70 million, the 23-year-old is currently the world's second most valuable African player. Mohamed Salah of Egypt is the most valuable player in Africa, with a €80 million valuation. Despite not being at his best this season, the 30-year-old has maintained his position as the most valuable player in Africa.Another Nigerian player on this list is Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who is currently valued at €40 million, alongside Arsenal star Thomas Partey, who is ranked eighth with a €38 million market value.Senegalese International, Kalidou Koulibaly, is ranked tenth, with a current market value of €35 million.
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NEWCASTLE UNITED: OWNERS WANT A TROPHY OVER CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, CLAIMS PUNDIT
According to Tam McManus, Newcastle United's owners would rather win a trophy than qualify for the Champions League.
Newcastle haven't won a trophy since the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969, when Joe Harvey's Magpies defeated Ujpest FC 6-2 over two legs to win the UEFA Europa League.
The Toon last won a domestic trophy in 1955, when a Jackie Milburn-inspired Newcastle defeated Manchester City 3-1 to win the FA Cup.Eddie Howe's side is currently fighting on all fronts, with an EFL Cup round of 16 clash against Bournemouth their first match back after the World Cup break, followed by an FA Cup third-round tie against Sheffield Wednesday at the start of next month.
Despite Newcastle currently sitting third in the table, with Champions League qualification rewarding the largest purse and increased flexibility to FFP regulations, McManus told Football Insider that a cup victory would be prioritized.
"How long has Newcastle been without a trophy? "60 years old or something?"
"That needs to change, a club the size of Newcastle needs trophies. Because of the new owners, they also require European football.
"So it's a difficult decision because I'm not sure if they'll accept it.""Orders from on high may be to win the trophy, which Eddie, I'm sure, would love to do.
"Being the first manager since 1969 to win something would be huge for the club and the city," McManus said.In an ideal world, Howe's side would be able to do both, but with a squad lacking depth and a hungry chasing pack hot on their tail for a top-four spot, it will be difficult to achieve unless they aim for Carabao Cup success.
The Magpies have not won the Football League Cup since finishing runners-up in 1976, but this competition, while inferior to the FA Cup, offers the best chance of a first trophy under Saudi ownership.
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