Category: World News
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Serie A: Lookman pushes Atalanta back to winning ways with a brace
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman brought to the game his A game as Atalanta defeated AC Milan in a difficult match at the Bergamo, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The matchday 15 in the Serie A at the Gewis Stadium ended 3-2 in favor of Giancomo Gasperini’s side but the visitors made the win laborious. Atalanta opened the…
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Osimhen appreciates associates for his new height
Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen has thanked his friends, family and supporters after winning the Italia Footballers’ Association (AIC) Player of the Year award, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen on Monday was voted the best player in Italy following his outstanding contribution to Napoli’s Serie A success last season. The Nigeria internal scored 26 goals in the league…
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Sadiq Umar pushes Real Sociedad to win with screamer against Sevilla
Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, Sadiq Umar scored what became the decider as Real Sociedad defeated Sevilla in the Spanish La Liga match day 13 match on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former Almeria man ended his goal drought after 15 months with a wonderful strike to help his side beat 9-man Sevilla 2-1 at the Anoeta…
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Mazzarri salutes Osimhen for his performance after long lay-off
Newly appointed Napoli manager, Walter Mazzari has hailed Nigeria international, Victor Osimhen following his contribution toward the Azzuri’s 2-1 win away from home, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Mazzarri had a victorious start to his return away to Atalanta at the Gewish Stadium in Bergamo, a win that needed the support of Osimhen who is also just returning…
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No comparison: Fabio Capello sees Haaland and Osimhen in same light
Former England and Juventus manager, Fabio Capello believes Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen share a lot of qualities in common, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Both goal poachers have been in great for this season with Haaland scoring 51 goals in 47 appearances for the Cityzens in all competitions. Osimhen has 28 goals in…
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Diego Simeone: Osimhen is incredible, he is worth more than more than a hundred million’
Atletico Madrid head coach, Diego Simeone has joined the host of active football stakeholders and genius in the game to showered encomium on Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen has already established himself as one of the leading strikers in the world following his splendid showing for Napoli this season scoring 23 goals from 28…
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Serie A: Tyronne Ebuehi’s brace of assist help Empoli to victory
Nigeria’s Tyronne Ebuehi propelled Empoli to victory in their match day 35 Serie A encounter at the on Monday evening, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ebuehi gave two assists as Empoli edged Salernitana by two goals to one to end Salernitana’s 10-match unbeaten run and definitively break away from the relegation zone. Nicolò Cambiaghi scored with a diving…
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Serie A: Osimhen targets more goals after another successful rescue mission
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen said he’s willing to score more goals as the 2022/2023 Serie A season gradually come to a close, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international on Sunday evening missed one penalty but scored another to give Napoli a narrow win over Fiorentina in their first home match since winning the Serie A title. Fiorentina…
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Serie A: Osimhen debuts new mask, praises Zielinski for penalty
Victor Osimhen has thanked his teammate, Piotr Zielinski, for handing the spot kick privilege over to him even after missing the first one, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Fiorentina keeper Pietro Terracciano had saved the Osimhen’s penalty-kick in the 48th minute but scored another in the 74th minute to hand the Azzuri a 1-0 victory. Although the first was…
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Why I chose to play for Nigeria- Ashleigh Plumptre
Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre believes there more to the game of football than just the playing and so her choice of nationality was get to know more about about her origin, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Leicester City player chose to play for Nigeria in 2022 after representing England at youth levels. The 24-year-old said she made…
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Napoli president De Laurentiis: “I will not sell Victor Osimhen this summer
Napoli president De Laurentiis has stated categorically that he will not sell Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen despite he is being courted by many clubs, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He disclosed this in the wake of the Naples club winning their first Scudetto after 33 years after playing a one-all draw against Udinese in their matchday 33 tie. Victor…
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Chuba Akpom wins twice at the player of the year award
Nigeria’s Chuba Akpom has won two awards at the Middleborough end of the season awards on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Following a remarkable season for the Riverside team, Akpom carted away with the players’ player award and player of the year award. Players’ player award were voted for by his teammates while the fans chose him…
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Serie A: Over joyous Osimhen broke his mask while celebrating goal
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen explained what happened when he scored the equalizer against Udinese on Thursday night, delivering the Serie A tittle to the Azzurri for the first time since 1990, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Napoli in the game played out a 1-1 draw with the result being enough to secure the Serie A title. Napoli top goal…
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“I am overwhelmed right now. It’s an amazing feeling.” Osimhen after a successful night with Napoli
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen the expressed happiness after seeing his side win the Italia Serie A tittle for the first time in thirty-three years, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international scored the equalizing goal to help Napoli secure a 1-1 draw against Udinese and win the title on league title with five games to spare. “I am…
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Osimhen’s goal helps Napoli win 1st Serie A title since 1990
SSCNapoli are champions of the Italian Serie A since 1990 after recording a draw against Udinese in their match day 33 encounter at the Stadio Friuli on Thursday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team from Naples needed a point in the game to be announced champions for the third time in their history and Nigeria’s Victor…
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Serie A: David Okereke’s goal help Cremonese to a point against AC Milan
Nigeria’s David Okereke scored for Cremonese, but it was enough against AC Milan as the tie ended in a draw in the Italian Serie A match day 33 clash on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The relegation strugglers continued to push for survival as they played a one-all draw against giants, Milan at the San Siro Stadium.…
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Serie A: Osimhen cries after Napoli title celebration delay
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen was caught sobbing after his team failed to secure the league Scudetto following their 1-1 draw against Salernitana, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Following Lazio’s 3-1 loss to Inter, Napoli needed the win to confirm their first title in 33 years when Diego Maradona led them to a historic second Scudetto. However, Mathías Olivera’s strike…
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Relegation Battle: Dessers aims, Okereke scores as Cremonese-Verona share spoils
The struggle for topflight survival continues for Cremonese after Simone Verdi’s late equalizer canceled David Okereke’s superb effort as Hellas Verona played a 1-1 a draw against Cremonese, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A cross-field pass seemed to surprise Fabio Depaoli, who made a mess of the control, effectively setting up David Okereke to then shake off Giangiacomo Magnani…
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Salernitana put on hold Osimhen and Napoli Scudetto celebration
The people of Naples before the weekend game have planned all week how they intend to paint the city all blue when they finally and official win the Serie A title, but Salernitana ensured the party will be for another day, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Salerno outfit came into the tie with little or no chance but…
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Serie A: “Osimhen deserve the MVP.” Onazi
Former Nigeria international, Ogenyi Onazi believes his compatriot, Victor Osimhen is the best player in Serie A this season. Osimhen is currently the leading marksman in the Italian top-flight this season with 21 goals. His goals have put Napoli on the verge of winning their first Scudetto in 33 years. And Onazi, who once had…