Tag: Victor Osimhen
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EPL: ‘Osimhen is made for Prem’ Calvin Bassey
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey asserts that his compatriot, Victor Osimhen, is well-equipped for the Premier League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite ongoing speculation linking Osimhen to top clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal, the Nigerian striker recently extended his contract with Napoli. The new deal, featuring a release clause ranging from €130m to €140m, is unlikely to…
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“He’s an extraordinary player,” Osimhen’s agent on his new deal
Roberto Calenda, Victor Osimhen’s agent has revealed he is satisfied with his client’s contract renewal with Napoli despite the long discussions before final agreement, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen goals and heroic contributions paid a big part in seeing the Azzurri crowned the Serie A champions for the first time since 1990 with the Nigeria international intentionally…
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Osimhen sees red as 9 men Napoli fall to Roma
It was a bad in the office for Nigeria Super Eagles player, Victor Osimhen who was given the matching orders in his side, Napoli’s 2-0 loss against AS Roma in the Italian Serie A on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Victor Osimhen was sent off for two bookable offences after Matteo Politano had been sent off earlier…
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Fabrizio Romano: Osimhen to pen a new deal with Napoli before Christmas
European football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano disclosed Napoli striker Victor Osimhen will be extending his contract before the Monday, December 25, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Serie A champions did everything within the books to keep the Nigeria international during the January transfer window even with a massive from a club in Saudi Arabia. The possibility of…
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OFFICIAL: Peseiro submits a 41-man list for 2023 AFCON
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has revealed the 41 players that could representing Nigeria at next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Regular suspects like Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, AC Milan forward, Samuel Chukwueze, Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina and quiet a few inform players made the long-list. To the surprise…
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Coppa Italia: Osimhen struggle to savage Napoli from an embarrassing defeat at home
The Round 16 encounter in the Coppa Italia turned out to be glorious night for Frosinone as the visitors dragged Napoli in the mud 4-0 in front of their home fans, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Napoli’s coach, Walter Mazzari has relatively started the match with his second string, keeping Victor Osimhen and all of his regulars in the…
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UCL Showdown Unveiled: Osimhen’s Napoli Takes on Barcelona, Sadiq Umar Braces for Paris Saint-Germain Clash in Thrilling Round of 16 Draw
In a twist of fate for Nigerian forwards, Victor Osimhen and Sadiq Umar find themselves facing formidable challenges in the Round of 16 draws of the UEFA Champions League, with stakes looming in favor of the LaLiga and Ligue 1 champions, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Real Sociedad, topping their group, secures a coveted spot in the…
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Osimhen propels Napoli to victory over Cagliari
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Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen turned out the hero for Napoli in their 2-1 crucial home win against Cagiliari in the Italian Serie A match day 16 fixture on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles striker scored one and assisted the Gli Azzurri to victory over Gli Isolani and move to the top 4. Osimhen opened score…
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Fabrizio Romano: Osimhen contract renewal imminent
Nigerian forward, Victor Osimhen will be signing a contract extension with Napoli, a deal that could see him stay a year longer with the Serie A champions, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Napoli have been in discussion with Osimhen’s representatives for over three months with the renewal at some point looking unrealistic. ?? Napoli reach an agreement in…
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NFF Board Member Aisha Falode congratulates Oshoala, Nnadozie, Falcons & Osimhen
The Chairperson of the Women Football Committee and a Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ms Aisha Falode, has congratulated the six-time CAF Women Footballer of the Year, Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala who on Monday, in Marakesh, Morocco, was voted as the best female player in Africa, for an unprecedented six times. Falode, said Tuesday…
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Osimhen recalls his humble beginning while appreciating life for his success
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Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen in a long tweet explained how he walked through the rigor of life as a young chap in his home country revealing how football was his grip, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 24 year-old on Monday night in Morocco, was named the African Footballer of the Year ahead of Morocco full-back Achraf Hakimi…
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“Everything has been solved, so I am happy with them.” Osimhen on the controversial TikTok video in September
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen revealed the position of the Serie A champions during his trying time with the club, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A mockery video of Osimhen’s missed penalty was published by the club’s official TikTok account for missing a penalty in the 0-0 draw against Bologna in September. Osimhen at the time of the controversy…
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Kogi Football Association boss salutes Osimhen, hails Oshoala and Nnadozie on winning CAF Awards
Chairman Kogi State Football Association, Mallam Hassan Wada has Congratulated Nigeria Super Eagles and Napoli Fc of Italy Forward ,Victor Osimhen after he was crowned Africa’s Footballer of the year for 2023 at an elaborate and well attended Ceremony in the tourist City of Marakech in Morrocco on Monday Night. The Kogi Football Boss said…
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UCL: Osimhen scores as Napoli win to progress to R16
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen celebrated his award as the best player in Africa in less than 24 hours with a goal for Napoli in the UEFA champions league group-stage decider 2-0 win over Sporting Braga, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The newly-crowned African player of the year scored the second to seal Napoli’s passage into the UCL next round…
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CAF POTY: ‘Why I picked Salah over Osimhen’ Amunike explains misunderstand
Super Eagles assistant coach and former football star Emmanuel Amunike has addressed the circulating video where he appeared to favor Mohamed Salah over Victor Osimhen, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Amunike, renowned for propelling Osimhen into the spotlight during the U-17 World Cup, expressed frustration over the misunderstanding of the video’s context. He clarified that he was posed…
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Osimhen references Amunike as a big influence to his success
Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen on the back of grabbing the African Men’s Footballer of the Year award at the CAF Awards in Morocco appreciated his legendary compatriot Emmanuel Amunike, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen in as a 16 year-old boy was nurtured by Amunike, the then Nigeria U-17 coach who together with team won the…
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Sports Minister celebrates Osimhen, Oshoala, Nnadozie, Super Falcons after winning at CAF awards
Nigeria’s Sport Minister and Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has celebrated with Nigerian awardees at the Confederation of African Football award and gala night in Marrakesh Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The victory of @victorosimhen9, @AsisatOshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie and the Super Falcons Of Nigeria ?? at the CAF Awards not only brings pride and honour to Nigeria…
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CAF POTY Award: Osimhen becomes first Nigerian to win award in 24 years
Victor Osimhen have emerged the African Player of the Year at the Confederation of African Football player of the year award at Marrakesh, Morocco, on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian Prince becomes King! ? ?? Victor Osimhen is the 2023 Men's Player of the Year! ? ???? ? ????! ? #CAFAwards2023 | @victorosimhen9 pic.twitter.com/WFVUBaqWkx —…
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‘Osimhen, leader without an armband’ Peseiro in view of AFON 2023
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro is savoring the quality Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen will bring to his team as the gaffer continue aim for a triumphant outing at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen is having a year of mixed numbers with the 24 year-old struggling to stay fit due to…
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2023 CAF Award: Victor Osimhen to battle Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah as final shortlist emerges
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen, Mohamed Salah and Hakimi have made the men’s shortlist of the 2023 CAF award with Kgatlana, Banda, and Asisat Oshoala making up the final nominees for the women’s top prize. Percy Tau, Shalulile, and Mayele are vying for the Interclub Player of the Year CAF Awards, which will take place…