Tag: Francesco Calzona
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Napoli’s Interim coach: Osimhen regaining peak Form
Francesco Calzona, Napoli’s interim coach, asserts that Victor Osimhen is gradually reaching peak performance levels, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen’s consistent scoring streak since his return from the Africa Cup of Nations has bolstered the Serie A champions. With five goals in his last three matches, the 25-year-old showcased his prowess before Napoli’s 2-1 triumph over Juventus…
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Serie A: “Osimhen is getting back to his best and that’s clear to see” – Francesco Calzona
The Azzurri led by Francesco Calzona put on a brilliant show to defeat a pitiful Sassuolo, and there were echoes of Luciano Spalletti’s Scudetto-winning team at Mapei Stadium with Osimhen proving how pivotal he is to the team once again. Amir Rrahmani scored the opening goal with a brilliant backheel from Frank Anguissa after Giovanni…
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‘Osimhen is tired but he’ll get back to shape.’ Napoli coach
Francesco Calzona, the interim coach for Napoli, expresses optimism regarding Victor Osimhen’s swift return to top form, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen’s recent performance saw him scoring in Napoli’s 1-1 draw against Cagliari, marking his second consecutive goal after his return to the club following a month-long international duty. Calzona, reflecting on Osimhen’s contribution, remarked, “He was…
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Osimhen’s Napoli part ways with Mazzarri, appoint Calzona as replacement
Napoli has taken the decision to relieve manager Walter Mazzarri of his duties after a brief three-month tenure, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The club in no time appoint Slovakia’s head coach Francesco Calzona as his successor. Mazzarri, who took over from Rudy Garcia in November, leaves the Italian champions languishing in ninth place in Serie A. The…
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IFFHS Rankings: No Nigerian club in top 20 in Africa
After the release of club rankings by the International Federation of football history & statistics ( IFFHS ) some days ago, it was realised that no team in the Nigeria Professional Football League made the cut in best twenty teams in Africa. The ranking shows just 10 African countries featured in the rankings with Egyptian…
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Rivers United only Nigerian Club to make it into top 300 of IFFHS Men’s Club Ranking
The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) has published the Men’s Club World Ranking 2022 as at August 31, 2022 with only one Nigerian club listed in the top 300. Rivers United, winners of the 2021-2022 Nigeria Professional Football League, have been ranked 211st with 83.5 points. Al Ahly SC, Wydad AC…