Tag: Victor Osimhen
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Osimhen misses penalty as Napoli’s resurgence continues
Super Eagles and SSC Napoli talisman, Victor Osimhen missed an opportunity to increase his goal tally for Napoli on Sunday night but his kick from the spot was saved by Juventus goalkeeper, Szczesny, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In the highly intended game played at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Kvaratskhelia put the host ahead 3 minutes into…
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Napoli President De Laurentiis: Osimhen Departure would stir emotions beyond finance
In a poignant revelation, Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis has expressed the emotional toll that selling their star striker, Victor Osimhen, would inflict, transcending mere financial considerations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Amidst speculation surrounding Osimhen’s potential departure from the Partenopei this summer, reports suggest a hefty release clause ranging between €120-130m embedded in the forward’s new contract…
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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 scores 3, assist 1 to help Napoli to a big win over Sassuolo
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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen continued his goal scoring form since his return from the African Cup of Nations after scoring a hattrick and providing an assist to help Napoli beat Sassuolo in the Italian Serie A, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The reigning champions of the Italian Serie A came from a goal down to ease pass…
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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 scores again in Napoli’s draw with Cagliari
Victor Osimhen continues his scoring streak for Napoli with two goals in two consecutive games since returning from African Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles forward opened score for the reigning Italian Serie A champions before going off with a knock in Napoli’s 1-1 draw against Cagliari. After 45 minutes of play and…
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“Osimhen is special to us” – Alex Meret
Napoli’s goalkeeper Alex Meret who was one of Napoli’s key players on Wednesday night against Barcelona, making two impressive saves to fend off the visitors has revealed how instrumental Victor Osimhen is to the team. After the first half ended goalless, Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 60th minute by firing the ball into the…
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UCL: Victor Osimhen scores on his return from AFCON as Napoli stage comeback draw against Barcelona
Nigeria Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen helped his side Napoli to a 1-1 draw against Spanish giants, Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The goal poacher scored to cancel a Robert Lewandoski’s strike to earn a point for Gli Azzurri at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. After a goalless affair…
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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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Victor Osimhen may never play under Walter Mazzarri at Napoli again and here is why
Victor Osimhen is likely not to feature for Walter Mazzarri at Napoli again with the manager under intense pressure to deliver with Marco Giampaolo touted as one of Walter Mazzarri’s potential successors should Napoli produce another subpar performance against Barcelona in the Champions League. The Nigerian striker has been unavailable since his return from AFCON…
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Muscular Concern: Mazzari fears overs Osimhen’s fitness ahead of Barcelona clash
Napoli manager Walter Mazzarri has expressed doubts over Victor Osimhen’s readiness for action after the 25 year complained to muscular pain, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Following the striker’s return to training after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the 25 year old was a notable absentee from the matchday squad during Napoli’s 1-1 draw against Genoa on…
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Napoli labour to draw Genoa even as Osimhen continue to rest
Serie A Champions, Napoli again to failed to win even at the Diego Maradona stadium after playing a 1-1 draw agains to Genoa in Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen, returning from his stint at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, resumed training with Napoli on Friday but was sidelined from the matchday squad in anticipation for…
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Peseiro: Osimhen primed for European top clubs
Nigeria’s Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro has voiced confidence in Victor Osimhen’s ability to thrive in any of Europe’s elite clubs, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen, currently with Serie A champions Napoli, is anticipated to depart this summer despite a recent contract extension. The 25-year-old forward has attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain, reportedly eyed as a potential…
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PSG set to replace Osimhen with Mbappe
News reaching Nigeriasoccernet.com, Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen looks set to replace Kylan Mbappe in Paris Saint-Germain. According to news from theathletic.com, the Super Eagles striker is in the transfer shortlist of the French Ligue 1 champions. This comes after Mbappe informed the club of his intention to leave this summer. The French stars’s contract expires in…
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Serie A: Osimhen set to Napoli after AFCON Finals
Napoli’s forward, Victor Osimhen, is poised to make his return to the club later this week, following Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Serie A champions have been without their top striker since early January and have indeed missed his presence in the team. Italian…
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AFCON 2023: Rowen Williams confident in defense ahead of the semifinal against Nigeria
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South Africa’s goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, has expressed unwavering confidence in his team’s defensive prowess, asserting that containing the threat posed by Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Moses Simon will pose no significant challenge, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Speaking at a pre-match press briefing on Tuesday ahead of Nigeria’s showdown with South Africa in the 2023 Africa Cup…
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AFCON 2023: Peseiro starts Osimhen, takes out Sanusi for Osayi-ahead of semifinal showdown
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In preparation for their highly anticipated semi-final showdown against South Africa, Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has implemented a crucial change to his starting line-up, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Left-wing back Zaidu Sanusi, sidelined due to injury, makes way for Fenerbahce sensation Bright Osayi-Samuel, who steps into the starting eleven. Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen again picks…
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles squad travel to Bouaké without Osimhen due to abdominal pain
Super Eagles star striker, Victor Osimhen was left out of the team that traveled to Bouaké, the venue of the semi final match against South Africa on Monday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Report from the Super Eagles camp says the team travelled by a 10pm flight from Abidjan, but left behind the Napoli striker due to…
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AFCON 2023: “His personality and strength motivates me”- Togolese paint artist Al Bayan euphoria over meeting Victor Osimhen
He never would have thought that the object of his invention would come to him through his talent. Al Bayan, a 24-year-old painter from Togo and member of the Togo Artists organization, uses his love of painting to create amazing pieces centered around football players. The 24-year-old artist’s life will forever change on Sunday, February…