Category: Italy
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Lookman’s fine strike insufficient in Napoli’s defeat
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Reigning African footballer of the year and Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman was on the score sheet in Atalanta BC’S defeat against Napoli in the Italian Serie A, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman scored the second goal to bring the game to equilibrium, but a late goal by the visitors handed Atalanta a 2-3 loss at Bergamo. Mateo Retegui…
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Ebenezer Akinsanmiro: Brescia fined for racial chants
Italy’s Federal Prosecutor has fined Brescia €12,000 (approximately ?19.2 million) for racist chants directed at Ebenezer Akinsanmiro during a Serie B match, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. Akinsanmiro, on loan from Inter Milan to Sampdoria, was targeted, prompting the referee to briefly suspend the game. Despite the severity of the incident, the Serie B Sports Judge opted…
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GGDC2024: Lookman gets nomination for Seria A striker of the year
Nigeria Super Eagles, forward, Ademola Lookman has been nominated For Serie A striker of the year, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Atalanta BC forward was nominated for the Forward of the Year award at the Gran Galà del Calcio. The award which is in its 12th year is organized by the Italian Footballers Association in collaboration with…
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Ebenezer Akinsanmiro scores first Sampdoria goal
Nigeria’s Ebenezer Akinsanmiro opened his goal-scoring account for Sampdoria in their big win away from home on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He scored the first goal of his pro career, with a fine finish in Sampdoria’s [3-5] Italian Serie B victory over Cesena at the Orogel Stadium – Dino Manuzzi. Prestia opened for the home side…
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Ademola Lookman scores as Atalanta end the season on high
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman continued his scoring form after registering his name in the score sheet following another 3-0 win for Atalanta BC in the Italian Serie A, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Wednesday: hat trick in the #UEL final. Sunday: Scores again in the league. Just Mola things ?? pic.twitter.com/OOnQWPMEnE — Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) May 27, 2024…
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Serie A: Samuel Chukwueze open goal account against Hellas Verona
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Nigeria’s Samuel Chukwueze opened his goal scoring account in the Seria A after scoring in AC Milan’s win over Hellas Verona on Sunday, Nigeriasocceenet.com reports. The Super Eagles midfielder came from the bench to strike a wonderful volley to help Milan to a 3-1 win over Verona at the Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium. After cagey affair…
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Osimhen scores again in Napoli’s draw with Cagliari
Victor Osimhen continues his scoring streak for Napoli with two goals in two consecutive games since returning from African Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles forward opened score for the reigning Italian Serie A champions before going off with a knock in Napoli’s 1-1 draw against Cagliari. After 45 minutes of play and…
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Jennifer Echegini’s first league goal gives Juventus’ all points against Sassuolo
Super Falcons midfielder, Jennifer Echegini made a huge impact after coming on as a substitute to give Juventus maximum points against Sassuolo in the Women Italian Serie A, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Echegini, 22 scored 10 minutes after her introduction to score her first goal and the only goal to help Juventus women in their tough away…
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Osimhen sees red as 9 men Napoli fall to Roma
It was a bad in the office for Nigeria Super Eagles player, Victor Osimhen who was given the matching orders in his side, Napoli’s 2-0 loss against AS Roma in the Italian Serie A on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Victor Osimhen was sent off for two bookable offences after Matteo Politano had been sent off earlier…
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Osimhen propels Napoli to victory over Cagliari
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Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen turned out the hero for Napoli in their 2-1 crucial home win against Cagiliari in the Italian Serie A match day 16 fixture on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles striker scored one and assisted the Gli Azzurri to victory over Gli Isolani and move to the top 4. Osimhen opened score…
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Lookman scores but not enough as Osimhen returns to assist Napoli to victory
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Victor Osimhen’s Napoli emerged winner over Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman as the two Nigeria forwards played went head to head on Saturday in the Italian Serie A, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The duo were instrumental in the match day 13 encounter at the Gewiss Stadium which ended 1-2 in favour of the Napolians. After Kvaratskhelia put the reigning…
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Victor Osimhen included in match day squad for Atlanta
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen have been included in the match day squad for Napoli as they prepare Ademola Lookman’s Atalanta in the Italian Serie A, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. I convocati di #AtalantaNapoli ? #ForzaNapoliSempre pic.twitter.com/t4Wcnn3Nsd — Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) November 24, 2023 The goal poacher returned to training for the first time following…
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UCL: Osimhen’s goal not enough to see Napoli through
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen scored the equaliser in Napoli’s draw against AC Milan in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter final match on Tuesday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen made a return from injury in the champions to equalise late in the second half but it was a little too late as it ended…
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Serie A top scorer Osimhen scores goal number 21
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Victor Osimhen was on the score sheet once again in the Italian Serie A as AS Napoli ease passed Torino at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian scored his twentieth goal of the league season to give the away side the lead after nine minutes of the game. Kvaratskhelia made…
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Serie A: Osimhen voted player of the month for February by AIC
Nigeria’s hot striker, Victor Osimhen has been voted the Italian Serie A player for the month of February by the Italian Footballers’ Association (AIC) Nigeriasoccernet.com can reports. ?? CALCIATORE DEL MESE AIC FEBBRAIO '23 SERIE A @victorosimhen9 ??? ? https://t.co/uQHGapkuAO pic.twitter.com/uy6TPxEJKZ — AIC (@assocalciatori) March 8, 2023 The Napoli star man has been in imperious form…
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Victor Osimhen clinches Best Foreign Athlete in Italy for 2022
Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen has been awarded the Best Foreign Athlete in Italy for 2022 on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The Napoli striker who has been in blistering form this term was awarded the Stampa Estera award for his exploits in the 2022/2023 season. ? @victorosimhen9 receives @Stampa_Estera's prize for Best Foreign Athlete ? pic.twitter.com/pYA0TBXH2b…
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Osimhen scores brace in Napoli’s win over Sperzia
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In form Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen was involved three times as Italian Siera A league leaders Napoli defeated Spezia on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He scored quick second half brace as Napoli cruised to a 0-3 win away from home at the Stadio Alberto Picco. Napoli got a penalty as a result of a hand ball…
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Ademola Lookman scores twice as Atalanta hold Juventus to a draw
Another week, another Nigeria Super Eagles player have a filled day with Italian giants, Juventus in the league. After a master class performance which saw Victor Osimhen of Napoli score twice and an assist in Napoli’s win over Juventus last week, Ademola Lookman put two pass and gave an assist in Atalanta’s 3-3 against Juventus…
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“We Must Continue Like This, Work Hard, Pretending We Are Not At The Top Of The Table.” Osimhen Advises His Team.
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has charged his teammates to continue to ‘work hard, pretending like they are not at the top of the table.’ The Parthenopeans last won the league in 1990 and despite they’ve been close to winning it in recent years, Napoli’s chances have never been this high. Napoli are the only unbeaten…
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“I am only focused on this season and then we’ll see what happens.” Osimhen Opens Up On His Future
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen may consider a move a way from Napoli when the season ends but will focus on the current season to help his side win titles. The Nigeria international has been targeted by several top clubs, especially in the Premier League, but does not want to leave the Stadio Maradona in the…