Category: World News
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Not again: Gasperini rules Lookman out of Torino clash
Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman will not be dressed for tomorrow’s Serie A game when La Dea take on Torino, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman last played for the Nerrazzuri on April 8 against Bologna and has since then been with the medics. It was initial predicted to be a minor injury but the Nigeria has taken longer…
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“Everything that is being said is false.” Osimhen’s agent denies PSG move
Roberto Calenda, Victor Osimhen’s agent has debunked meeting with French giant, Paris Saint-Germain for a potential summer transfer move for the Nigeria international, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Calenda on Tuesday, was reported to have met with Luis Campos, the sporting director in PSG but Campos claimed there was nothing of such. “Everything that is being said is false.…
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Balotelli rates Osimhen high as Haaland and Mbappe
Former Italy International, Mario Balotelli is seeing Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as the player who will rival Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe, Nigeriasoccernet.com report. Balotelli believe the Serie A striker can attain world-class status “with the right head.” He however maintained that as long as Argentine prodigy, Messi plays, he would…
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Transfer: Paris Saint-Germain meet with Osimhen’s agent
Roberto Calenda, Victor Osimhen’s agent is ones again made contact with French Ligue 1 giant, Paris Saint-Germain over a summer move, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen in recent weeks have been strongly linked with top European outfits like Manchester United Chelsea and Bayern Munich, but Paris Saint-German seems to be leading the race. The player, according to…
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Serie A: Isaac Success scores his first Serie A goal of the season
Nigeria’s Isaac Success scored his first league goal of the season in in Udinese’s victory over Cremonese in the Italian Serie A match day 34 on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Isaac Success wrapped up the scoring for Udinese in their comfortbale [3-0] league victory over Cremonese at the Dacia Arena. The goal was his first since…
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Transfer: Chelsea set to add Havertz to Osimhen’s deal
English Premier League side, Chelsea are taking another rout to sign red hot Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. With Manchester United strongly involved in poaching Osimhen to England, Chelsea now a die advantage which could make them beat the Red Devil to the deal. Osimhen is enjoying a sensational season at Napoli, scoring 26 goals…
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Injury: Lookman will need a late minute fix to play against Roma
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is mostly to sit out of matchday 31 Serie A battle against AS Roma at the Gewiss Stadium due to injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international last played for the Nerrazzuri on April 8 against AC Milan and has since then been with the medics. It was initial predicted to be…
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Serie A: Boniface gets AC Milan thinking
Union Saint Gilloise forward Victor Boniface is now on the transfer wishlist of Italian outfit AC Milan, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Serie A title holders are looking to bring in a new striker following the disappointing performance of Belgium international, Divock Origi. The 22-year-old has caught the eye following his impressive showing for Union Saint Gilloise in…
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EFL: Chuba Akpom breaks championship record with goal against Hull City
Chuba Akpom scores his 28th league goal of the season with a fine strike in Middleborough’s home victory over Hull City in the English Championship League on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. With the goal, Akpom set a new Championship record after scoring for the 9th successive home game. Boro had to come from behind to beat…
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EFL: Akpom dedicates goal to Carrick, appreciates him for season’s performance
Chuba Akpom has dedicated his goal against Hull City in the match day 42 fixture of the English Championship League on Wednesday to his Coach, Micheal Carrick, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Akpom who is the top scorer of the league scored his 28th goal of the season in his side’s 3-1 comeback win at the Rivers Side.…
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Transfer: Napoli keep Osimhen’s price tag open
Serie A outfit, Napoli, have not decided on the transfer fee of Nigeria international, Victor Osimhen amidst several transfer news linking the striker to various top clubs in Europe, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Clubs like Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich have been reported to have made enquiry of the 24 year-old in recent weeks with…
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Serie A: Cyriel Dessers confident if Cremonese’s survival
Following his 4th minutes goal which fired Cremonese to a slim win over Empoli on Friday, Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers believes his side will survival relegation this season despite spending most of the season in the drop zone, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The win was Cremonese’s 3rd of the season and with 19 points gathered…
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Transfer: Osimhen pledges allegiance amidst talks from Bayern
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen says he is playing for a big club already and that he’s not ready to leave the Serie A side despite news of big clubs making enquiries, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Bayern Munich was reported last week Wednesday to have held a closed door meeting on a possible move for the 24 year-old with…
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Serie A:Osimhen announces his return with a big strike
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen made his comeback and smashed a strike against the crossbar as Napoli failed to break down the Hellas Verona in their Italian Serie A match day 30 encounter, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Partenopei continue to struggle as they were limited to only a shot on target for over 70 minute even though…
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Spalletti: Osimhen will start against Milan
Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti confirms Victor Osimhen will start against Milan in the Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Partenopei were without the red hot striker in the first leg of the quarter final tie at the San Siro where they lost 1-0 courtesy Bannecer’s lone strike. After missing three games in total, Osimhen returned to…
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Serie A: Osimhen to play against Verona. Spalletti confirms
SSC Napoli head coach has confirmed the availability of Victor Osimhen for the Serie A clash against Hellas Verona on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Napoli have struggled in the absence of the tall inform finisher, winning only one and losing two of their last three games in all competitions since Osimhen got injured. The 24 year-old…
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Siera A: Cyriel Dessers’ lone strike gives Cremonese all points against Empoli
Nigeria Cyriel Dessers was on the score sheet to hand victory to his side, Cremonese in their match day 30 Italian Serie A tie against compatriot, Tryonne Ebuehi and Empoli on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The super Eagles striker, scored the only goal of the game as US Cremonese got their second consecutive league win, with…
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Owen Hargreaves: Napoli do not have the quality to replace Osimhen
Former England international, Owen Hargreaves insists things could have been different should Napoli striker Victor Osimhen feature on Wednesday night at the San Siro, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Napoli although was unlucky in the first-leg of the quarter final tie against AC Milan in the Champions League, but sure missed the presence of the Nigeria international. The Partenopei…
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Napoli: Osimhen to be available for selection in the second-leg
Napoli head coach, Luciano Spalletti has confirm the availability of inform striker Victor Osimhen for the second-leg of the quarter final tie against AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Partenopei on Wednesday night were without their arrow thereby reducing their chances upfront which caused them a 1-0 defeat in the first leg…