Tag: Victor Osimhen
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Super Eagles’ Osimhen prioritize team success over personal goals
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Nigeria star striker, Victor Osimhen has affirmed that scoring is secondary to the success of the Super Eagles at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite finding the net only once in five games, Osimhen, the current African Footballer of the Year, remains focused on team achievement. Speaking to beIN…
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AFCON 2023: “We have not played our best football yet.” – Victor Osimhen
Nigeria Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has stated that the Nigerian team is yet to play its best football in the tournament even after their win over Cameroon in the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen spoke after the match revealing that the team has the…
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Napoli aware of Osimhen’s move away from Italy- De Laurentiis
SSC Napoli president, Aurelio de Laurentis claimed the club is of the know about the transfer decision of Victor Osimhen, the club’s talisman, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen recently extended his contract with the club till 2026 but speculations of the Nigeria international leaving the Serie A champions never cooled off. This week, the 25 year old…
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles vs Wild Dogs: Osimhen looking to emulate Victor Ikpeba
Nigeria’s clash with Guinea Bissau at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in central Abidjan on Monday evening will be the country’s 100th match in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations, siece the country began taking part in 1963. Côte d’Ivoire 2023 is the nation’s 20th appearance in the finals. Not only will the game…
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It was important to make a statement – Osimhen after win over Cote D’Ivoire
Nigeria’s star striker, Victor Osimhen has expressed delight for the win over Cote D’Ivoire in the African Cup of Nations group A match on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen stated that he felt happy and thinks that it was important to make that statement win at the Alassane Quattara Stadium Abidjan. The Napoli man who emerged…
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AFCON 2023: Victor Osimhen emerge Man of the match
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has been named the man of the match in the Nigeria Super Eagles match against the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire in the African Cup of Nations second group A match on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The reigning African footballer of the year proved instrumental to the 1-0 crucial win over the Ivorians…
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AFCON 2023: Peseiro shuffles formation, starts Chukwueze and Bassey for Côte d’Ivoire showdown
In a strategic move, Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, announces made changes to his line up for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations clash, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports Nigeria by 6pm will play the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire at the Alassanne Quattara Stadium in what could be a decider for their stay in the tournament. Peseiro,…
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AFCON 2023: Osimhen claims Nigeria is battle-ready for Côte d’Ivoire
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Nigeria’s star-striker, Victor Osimhen, has laid bare the strategic objectives for the Super Eagles as they gear up to face Ivory Coast in a crucial clash at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. Osimhen emphasized that the Super Eagles are focused on enhancing their goal-scoring efficiency and capitalizing on opportunities against Ivory…
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AFCON 2023: Okocha backs Osimhen to shine against Ivory Coast
Austin Okocha has backed Victor Osimhen to have a good outing ahead of the highly anticipated second Group A match on Thursday of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, January 18 between the host and Super Eagles of Nigeria. Okocha revealed his support for the Napoli forward during his exclusive interview…
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Profligate Eagles kick off AFCON 2023 with a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria opened their Africa Cup of Nations journey with a draw, securing a 1-1 result against Equatorial Guinea at Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, as reported by Nigeriasoccernet.com reports Despite a slow start, Nigeria found their stride with star striker Victor Osimhen exploiting the opposition’s weak high line defense. Equatorial Guinea’s…
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Mbappe out, Osimhen in! Real Madrid transfer stance on Nigerian star revealed
Although there has been a lot of news from the Spanish capital suggesting Real Madrid is not as interested in Kylian Mbappe as they were in 2022, Real Madrid is still very much interested in the player this summer. Real Madrid has always maintained that they won’t give in to pressure from Mbappe or allow…
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AFCON 2023: Owono aims to thwart Nigeria’s Osimhen and star-studded attack in AFCON clash
Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper, Jesús Owono, has issued a determined pledge to thwart Nigeria’s prolific striker Victor Osimhen, along with his formidable teammates, in their highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) encounter on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Equatorial Guinea shot-stopper expressed his commitment to stopping not only Osimhen but other formidable players. As both teams…
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‘Mind your business.’ Osimhen’s agent warns Jugeli over unfortunate predictions
Victor Osimhen’s agent Roberto Carlenda has told Mamuka Jugeli to have “respect for the work of others” following his comment on Osimhen’s future, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Jugeli, Kvicha Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s agent he claimed in an interview that Osimhen will leave Napoli for a Saudi Pro League side in summer despite the Nigeria international extending his contract…
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“I’m am embarrassed of your sense of reasoning” Osimhen comes hard on Kvaratskhelia’s agent
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has told Kvicha Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s agent, Mamuka Jugeli to keep his name off his mouth after the former Georgian football claimed Osimhen will be leaving Napoli for Saudi Arabia in the summer, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen recently signed a new deal with Napoli, extending his stay with the Serie A champions to…
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“He has the right attitude, mentality and determination to excel” Adebayor sees Osimhen and the new Drogba of England
Former Nigeria-Togolese striker, Emmanuel Adebayor believes Victor Osimhen is has the right mentality to play in England and replace former Chelsea star, Didier Drogba, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. While Osimhen recently extend his contract to 2026, the Napoli striker is still on the radial of top clubs in Europe. Chelsea being one of the leading teams. With…
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AFCON 2023:“We have the quality to win it,” Captain Musa
Sivasspor forward, Ahmed Musa has reaffirmed the Super Eagles’ determination to clinch the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The three-time champions, considered among the favorites, are confident in their quality to emerge victorious in Cote d’Ivoire. Musa, a key figure in the 2013 AFCON-winning squad, expressed belief in the team’s potential, emphasizing…
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Afcon Update: Nigeria Reveals Official Squad Numbers for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
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In a decisive move, Nigeria unveils the squad numbers for its 25-man roster for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The iconic jersey number 10 will be worn by Southampton midfielder, Joe Aribo while the 2023 African football of the Year, Victor Osimhen will be on the no9 shirt, aligning with widespread expectations.…
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AFCON 2023: Osimhen charges teammates to go for Gold
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Nigerian star, Victor Osimhen despite the Eagles’ unacceptable outing at the last edition is confident that the Super Eagles possess the capabilities to secure victory at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian team, seeking their first continental triumph in a decade, crashed out in the Round of 16 in Morocco last…
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Mazzarri demands more protection for his talismanic striker, Osimhen
Emphasizing the need to safeguard Napoli’s key striker, Victor Osimhen, head coach Walter Mazzarri underscores the significance of protecting the talisman, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen’s dismissal in the 2-0 loss to AS Roma last week results in his absence from the Serie A champions’ upcoming match against Monza on Friday. Mazzarri expresses forgiveness for the red…
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‘Osimhen to leave Napoli in the summer.’ Super agent
Next summer, Napoli is expected to part ways with their star striker, Victor Osimhen, according to veteran agent Dario Canovi, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen recently extended his contract with Napoli until 2026 featuring a reported release clause ranging from €130m to €140m. Canovi, anticipating Osimhen’s departure, cited Napoli’s struggle to match last season’s success as a…