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Lookman, Osimhen score in Napoli’s win over Atalanta
A game of full of intensity and action it was when second place Atalanta played first place Napoli in matchday 13 of the 2022/23 Italian Serie A League on Saturday, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. With two Nigerians, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen leading the attack at both ends it became a matter of who scores first and…
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Osimhen bangs in Hattrick as Napoli win Big Against Sassuolo
Nigeria International and Napoli Striker, Victor Osimhen, scored a hat-trick as the Partenopei defeated Sassuolo 4-0 in their matchday 12 Serie A game on Saturday. The former Lille forward hit the back of the net thrice as his team extended their unbeaten run this season with a 4-0 win in the Serie A fixture staged…
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Serie A: Torino set to offer Aina improved two years L
According to Italian publication, Les Transferts, Serie A club Torino are set to offer Nigeria international Ola Aina a new two-year contract extension with an increase in his salary. The publication added that Torino’s top officials were desperate to see the deal concluded before the start of the World Cup next month. Aina joined Torino…
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Serie A: Juric sings Ola Aina praise
Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has been commended for his brilliant performance over the weekend, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The versatile player scored in Torino’s 2-1 win over Udinese on Sunday and this has elicited praises from Coach Ivan Juric. Juric acknowledged the defender’s brilliance after the encounter. “Singo? For now Ola Aina is playing and even…
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Osimhen better than Lewandowski, Haaland and Benzema’ – Fans sing Napoli and Nigeria star’s praise
Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen has been rated above Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema, Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski after he helped Napoli beat AS Roma 1-0 in a Serie A fixture on Sunday. The 23-year-old Super Eagle made the difference at Stadio Olimpico after he held onto Roma defender Chris Smalling before unleashing a powerful…
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Ademola Lookman’s Shirt attracts most Revenue at Atalanta Auction
Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman is becoming a fan favourite at Atalanta following his great start to life in Italy. In his first few months since signing for Atalanta from Germany’s RB Leipzig, Lookman has contributed five goals (four goals, one assist) in ten matches for the Black and Blues. Lookman’s latest goal arrived last weekend,…
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“We Will Continue to Push with This Momentum”- Osimhen after Gli Azzurri Win
Nigeria International and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has stated that he and his teammates will “keep the momentum” after they returned to the top of the Italian Serie A table with a win on Sunday over Bologna The former Wolfsburg player came off the bench, made sure that Napoli kept hold of their Serie A…
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Osimhen’s Napoli defeat Aina’s Torino
Nigeria International striker Victor Osimhen was not involved in the match as he is still recovering from his injury which he sustained in the 4-1 win against Liverpool in the Champions League. The host took the lead in the 6th minute through Zambo Anguissa before grabbing his brace in the 12th minute. Kvaratskhelia made it…
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Osimhen resumes personal training
Having been on the sidelines for close to a month, Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen resumed personal training ahead of a possible comeback mid October, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The Nigerian international has missed Napoli’s last 3 games due to injury sustained against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League matchday 2. The club via the website on…
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Serie A: Cyriel Dessers under fire for poor show in Italy
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers poor shows for Cremonese this season has made few to doubt his abilities as the former KRC Genk forward still without a goal for his new side, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. After emerging the top scorer in the UEFA Europa Conference League last season, many expected the striker to be of the…
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Italian Serie A side lauds Super Eagles Striker’s Performance
Italian Serie A side, Cremonese, have lauded their striker’s performance against the locally based team of Algeria at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine on Friday. Cyriel Dessers and Alex Iwobi were on for the Super Eagles as they drew 2-2 with Algeria B team. The Algerian team went into the break with…
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“The results and goals will come”- Cyriel Dessers
Nigeria International striker Cyriel Dessers believes he can end his goal drought and open his account for his Italian Serie A Club Cremonese. The Nigerian who linked up with Cremonese in August 2022 from Genk, made 38 league appearances in total, scoring 10 goals and providing four assists for the Belgian side but has failed…
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Serie A: Osimhen fires blank as Udogie sees yellow
Victor Osimhen have now gone two games without a goal for Napoli after firing blank yet again as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Lecce, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. A subject of transfer speculations in recent days, Victor Osimhen seems not bordered by reports linking him to Manchester United which will involve…
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Serie A: Okereke on target in Cremonese defeat to Inter
Super Eagles forward David Okereke was on target on Tuesday as Cremonese fell 3-1 to Inter Milan, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com In what was an all Nigerian attack for Cremonese, Okereke started in the attack alongside Cyriel Dessers but were kept quiet for a larger part of the game before the later got substituted in the 67th…
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Atalanta 1-1 AC Milan: Ademola Lookman Makes 2nd half appearance as Atalanta, Milan share spoils
Ademola Lookman was a second half substitute as Atalanta and AC Milan shared the spoils in their matchday 2 encounter of the 2022/23 Italian Serie A season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian was left out of the starting eleven against the league champions and his introduction in the 73rd minute caused the defending champions no damage…
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Serie A: Osimhen, Okereke and other Nigerians to light up Italy this weekend
Napoli vs Monza Star boy Victor Osimhen will lead the line again as Napoli target to consolidate their top spot in the Italian Serie A at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium on Saturday. Osimhen was on the score sheet on Monday as Napoli spanked Hellas Verona 5-2 to move top of the league, and with…
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Osimhen: Hellas Verona fined €12,000 for racist chants
Following the racists chants by their fans during the matchday clash with Napoli, Hellas Verona has been fined €12,000 by the Italian FA, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Napoli traveled to Hellas Verona for their opening fixture of the 2022/23 Serie A season. It was a very entertaining game, as the Gialloblu tried to match everything that the…
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Serie A: No Goal Target, I Just Want To Help The Team – Osimhen
Following his season opener against Hellas Verona on Monday night, Victor Osimhen has stated he has no goal target for the season, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The Super Eagles striker started the season the way he probably had wanted banging a goal and an assist as Napoli spanked Hellas Verona 5-2 to move top of the…
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Serie A: Rafael Benitez Tips Ademola Lookman For Success In Italy
Legendary coach, Rafael Benitez has tipped Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman to succeed in Italy, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Lookman after featuring for Leicester City last season joined Atalanta, a decision which the head of Leicester still regretting. Speaking on the move to Italy, Rafael Benitez who once coached Inter Milan and Napoli said: “Attention to Lookman…