Category: World News
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“Osimhen is important for us, we will face them with the players we have.” Di Lorenzo calm the nerves of the worried fans
There’s been fears among the Napoli faithfuls as the Parthenopeans goes into tonight game without their inform striker, Victor Osimhen, but team captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo insists the Partenopei hold their own against AC Milan, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Napoli play the Rossonerri at the San Siro tonight in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final…
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Urgent call: Bayern present €100m offer for Victor Osimhen
German top side, Bayern Munich is willingly to pay a lump sum of €100 million for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. It is believed that the Bundesliga giant have not successfully replaced former striker, Robert Lewandowski who left the club for Barcelona two season ago. Although Bayern on many occasions have stood tall and…
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Villareal Talisman Chukwueze bags La Liga TOTW Award
Sensational super Eagles and Villa real forward Samuel Chukwueze was named in LaLiga Team of the Week on Tuesday following yet another impressive performance for Villarreal over the weekend, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered This was published on the Twitter handle of facts and statistics platform, whoscored.com. The 23-year-old striker was the only Yellow Submarine player included in…
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Spalletti: Why I dropped Osimhen from the team
Napoli manager, Luciano Spalletti has the reason for dropping his in-form striker, Victor Osimhen, ahead of the first-leg quarter final tie against AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen has been under a close watch in the last two weeks following a tear in his adductor muscle while on international duty with…
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Osimhen: It’s all love and mutual respect with Haaland and I
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has revealed he is in no competition with Manchester City talisman, Erling Haaland but rather love and mutual respect, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The duo of Osimhen and Haaland have been two of the most hottest strikers in Europe this season with the Norwegian leading the Top scores’ chart in England and Osimhen, Italy.…
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UCL: Fabio Capello fears for Napoli in the absence of Osimhen
Former Juventus boss Fabio Capello believes the possible absence of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen could reduces their chances of winning in the Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie against AC Milan on Wednesday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen has been out of action for two weeks now following a tear in his adductor muscle while on international…
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Real Madrid want Samuel Chukwueze
Not too many Villarreal players have scored a brace against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu with Samuel Chukwueze becoming the second player to do so after Diego Forlan, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. With Madrid looking to reinforce its attack ahead of next season, Chukwueze’s name have popped up and reports says Florentino Perez is a…
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UCL: Osimhen still on individual sessions ahead of the quarter finals
The possibility of seeing Nigeria international, Victor Osimhen, play in the first-leg of the quarter final tie against AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League continue to dangle after the striker trained in isolation, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen has been out of action for two weeks now following a tear in his adductor muscle while on…
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‘Napoli needs Osimhen.’ Maldonado sounds the alarm
Former Napoli defender, Ruben Maldonado believes the Serie A side missed Nigeria international, Victor Osimhen in their last games, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen has been out injured since the end if the international break missing the last two game. His absence has seen Napoli had their biggest defeat for the season against AC Milan (4-0) and…
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Gerrard’s no. 8 shirt ready for transfer target. Hutchison reveals Liverpool’s intention for Osimhen
Former Liverpool midfielder, Don Hutchison has revealed the extent Liverpool is willing to go in order to land their summer transfer target, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Hutchison claims Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen is a priority for top Premier League clubs. He however disclosed that the 24 year-old is in comparison with Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, who according…
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Mikel Obi: Osimhen will be a perfect fit for Manchester United
Super Eagles legend, John Obi Mikel has enjoined English Premier League side Manchester United to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen claiming the the 24 year-old will be “a perfect fit for them.” Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen has been on the transfer radial of top European clubs with his Italian side placing a €150m price tag for his…
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Update: Osimhen on a path to recovery but out of Lecce’s clash
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen yesterday underwent series of checks and treatment at the club’s training centre in Castel Volturno, following the problem with his left adductor, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international last week returned to the club injured after his time with the Super Eagles. Osimhen himself claimed the injury is nothing serious but should be out…
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Samuel Chukwueze helps Villareal in win over Real Sociedad
Nigeria’s Samuel Chukwueze put in another great performance to aid his side, Villareal’s win over Real Sociedad in the Spanish La Liga on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles winger got the team the opportunity to open score after he was brought down in the penalty area after 76 minutes of action. Dani Prejo stepped…
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EFL: Akpom’s goal not enough to avoid defeat for Middleborough
British-Nigeria player, Chuba Akpom was on the score sheet for his English Football League side, Middleborough as they fell to Huddersfield Town on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Akpom scored in the fifth game running, but couldn’t stop his side from being at the losing end as they lost 4-2 at the John Smith’s Stadium. Boro had…
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Serie A: Osimhen rejoices as Inter capitulate at San Siro, calls for celebration in Naples
Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen claims the Napoli is happy about the out of the game between Inter Milan and Fiorentina on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Inter at the San Siro lost Fiorentina 1-nil, reducing the black and blues to third with Napoli advantageously building an healthy lead. The Partenopei are at least 19 points clear at the…
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Breaking News: Osimhen to be available for Napoli against Milan
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has declares his availability ahead of the clash against perennial rival AC Milan, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen was confirmed to be out for a couple of weeks after sustaining injury on international duty with Super Eagles on Nigeria. The 24 year-old however assures he will be ready for the Champions League quarter-final against…
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Serie A: Lookman ends goalless runs outshines Dessers in Cremonese
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman put a halt to his goalless streak when he scored the third goal in his side’s 3-1 win over Cremonese, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international has been out of form of late and has been without a goal in the his last eight games for La Dea. Lookman came in for Luis…
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Napoli President provides updates on injury to Osimhen, reveals tentative return date
Italian Serie A side, SSC Napoli yesterday revealed on its official website that the Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has suffered a problem with his left adductor, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He was subjected to tests which has since shown a lesion. Although the condition of the former Lille striker will be evaluated next week but his club…
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Not again: Defender, Ola Aina injured and out for weeks
Torino fullback Ola Aina is most likely to sit out of Torino’s Serie A league match against Sassuolo on Monday due to Injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international who in February returned from over a three month injury has again been ruled ruled out for three weeks. Aina picked up the injury while in training and…
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D’Ambrosio recognizes Osimhen, calls him great
Italian fullback Danilo D’Ambrosio has described Victor Osimhen as a great striker, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. D’Ambrosi who has been one of Inter Milan’s most consisted defender all season claimed the Nigeria international makes defender uncomfortable. “Great striker, he has hunger, desire, he never stops. For defenders he makes you uncomfortable,” D’Ambrosio told Tuttomercatoweb. Osimhen has scored…