Tag: Victor Osimhen
The King of Africa – Osimhen Beats Mahrez at the Ghana Football Awards
Nigeria Super Eagles and SSC Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen has won the Best African International Player award at the 2023 Ghana Football Awards in the early hours of Monday for the very first time...
Osimhen or Mahrez? African Player of the Year 2023 Predictions
As the season draws to a close, football fans around the African continent eagerly await the prestigious CAF Awards, a celebration of excellence in African football. One of the most highly anticipated categories is...
Osimhen Transfer Fee Set at €180m: Who Could Pay It?
Napoli have reportedly set a €180m asking price for Victor Osimhen, as the forward's future with the Serie A Champions remains uncertain. Osimhen has grown a reputation as one of the most lethal strikers...
Story Behind Osimhen’s Unexpected Presence at a School Game in Lagos
In a heartwarming gesture, Nigeria Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen paid a visit to his primary school in Olusosun, Lagos State, to attend the Victor Osimhen Cup final on Thursday. The young striker, who...
Osimhen’s Napoli Teammate Makes Shocking Revelation About the Scudetto
Napoli midfielder Frank Anguissa has said teammate Victor Osimhen predicted the Scudetto at the onset of the 2022/23 season. The towering Nigerian international made sure his prediction came to pass by scoring 26 goals...
Napoli President’s Twisted Remarks Casts Doubt on Osimhen’s Future
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has provided mixed signals regarding the future of striker Victor Osimhen.
While stating that Napoli has a basic agreement on a two-year contract extension, De Laurentiis also mentioned the possibility...
Peseiro Defends Controversial Osimhen Call That Risked Nigeria’s AFCON Qualification Chances
Super Eagles manager José Peseiro has explained his motive for substituting Victor Osimhen and Joe Aribo in the team's 3-2 win over Sierra Leone on Sunday afternoon.
The Nigeria national football team manager is excited...
Victor Osimhen’s Secret Weapon: Olamide’s Inspirational Beats
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, who scored a brace Nigeria's 3-2 win over Sierra Leone, recently revealed his pre-game routine, which involves finding inspiration in the music of his favorite artist, Olamide.
Osimhen has always...
Iheanacho Rescues the Super Eagles in Injury Time to Book AFCON 2023 Spot
Nigerian fans can breathe easy as the Nigeria national football team, the Super Eagles, have sealed their ticket to the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 tournament after defeating Sierra Leone on Sunday.
The match,...
Victor Osimhen’s Napoli Appoint Rudi Garcia as New Manager
Napoli are facing the prospect of losing Victor Osimhen and may have made matters worse by their appointment of Rudi Garcia as manager following the exit of Luciano Spaletti from the club.
News broke soon...
Most Expensive African Players of All Time
The football world is abuzz with the Kylian Mbappe transfer news making the rounds just days after the 2023 UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul, Turkey. The PSG star player in a letter addressed...
Victor Osimhen profile: Net worth, salary, and girlfriend
Victor Osimhen is a household name in Nigeria, Africa, and the world.
The Nigeria Super Eagle helped Napoli win the Italian title for the first time in 33 years in the 2022/23 season, topping the...
Osimhen vs Mbappe: A Statistical Showdown
With the impending Kylian Mbappe transfer news from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the French giants find themselves in search of a dynamic forward to fill the void left by the 2018 World Cup winner.
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Mbappe Transfer News – African Stars Who Could Replace the PSG Forward
Kylian Mbappe transfer news is taking over the media after reports emerged of the 24-year-old Parisian-born forward choosing to call it quits on his time with Paris Saint-Germain after the 2023/24 season.
The club are...
Paris Saint-Germain Target Red-Hot Nigerian Forward
With the departure of Lionel Messi and doubts over the future of Neymar, Paris Saint Germain have been left in a position where they need to look into the transfer market for reinforcements in...
Continent’s Finest up for Ghana’s Best African International Award
The stage is set for a thrilling battle in the highly contested Best African International Award at the Ghana Football Awards. Nigeria's Victor Osimhen, Egypt's Mohamed Salah, Algeria's Riyad Mahrez, and Morocco's Yassine Bounou...
Go for Nigerian Star as Kane Alternative – Scout to Man United
Tor-Kristian Karlsen, a former scout for Watford, has advised Erik ten Hag to make a move for Victor Osimhen if Harry Kane is not attainable. The transfer news and rumours scene is currently abuzz...
These African Players Came Close to Winning the Capocannoniere
It is no longer news that Victor Osimhen is the Capocannoniere. The striker ended the 2022/23 season as Italy’s top scorer playing for Napoli.
He also won the Scudetto, becoming the first player to finish...
Record-Breaker Victor Osimhen Enters Serie A’s Elite List
In a remarkable feat, Victor Osimhen, the talented Nigerian striker, has etched his name in the annals of Italian football history.
Osimhen has become the first African player to be crowned Capocannoniere, the top scorer...
Super Eagles News: Rio Ferdinand Warns Signing Osimhen is a ‘Risk’
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand warns the club about the risk of signing Nigeria Super Eagles superstar Victor Osimhen.
Ferdinand believes that the Super Eagles’ striker would not be able to perform well in...
Osimhen is a warrior, says Luciano Spalletti
Luciano Spalletti wants his Napoli side to match the energy and desire of Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen to achieve their goals this season.
Victor Osimhen just returned from a facial injury that kept him on...
Tottenham prepare £70m summer bid for Victor Osimhen
Tottenham wants to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli after failing to get the Nigerian striker last summer. The North London side faces competition from Arsenal and Newcastle for the player’s signature.
When Austin ‘jay jay’...
Liverpool target Victor Osimhen to replace Firmino
Osimhen still has three years left on his contract at Napoli.
A shakeup looks imminent at Anfield, with Liverpool looking to freshen up the squad. Since the arrival of Jurgen Klopp, the club has been...
Osimhen was not healthy enough for AFCON – Eguavoen
After a tug of war with Napoli, Victor Osimhen had to pull out of AFCON.
Eguavoen said the player had to pull out due to health concerns.
Nigerians are worried over the makeup of the Super...
Napoli could enter a legal battle with NFF over Victor Osimhen
Napoli are threatening legal action against the NFF as they believe Osimhen is unfit to feature in the tournament.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is in a tug of war with Napoli over featuring Victor...
Nigeria name Musa, Ndidi, Osimhen, 25 others in 28-man final list for AFCON 2021
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has named his 28-final list of the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the 33rd AFCON taking place in Cameroon 9th January – 6th February 2022, with Captain Ahmed Musa, midfield...
Osimhen reassures Nigerians of availability for AFCON
Victor Osimhen has assured Nigerians that he will be available for the Africa Cup of Nations starting next month.
The Napoli striker made this known via his Twitter account on Tuesday.
With the dust of whether...
Eguavoen receives big boost ahead of AFCON
Super Eagles receive a big boost ahead of AFCON that kicks off on January 9.
Reports suggest that Victor Osimhen would be fit and ready to play before the commencement of the competition.
Even as the...
Nigeria handed AFCON boost as Osimhen returns to training early
After surgery three weeks ago, Victor Osimhen is making tremendous progress in his quest to return to action.
The striker is already back in training despite a prognosis of a lengthy period on the sidelines.
Recently,...
Osimhen is in a race to make AFON, set to return to training
Victor Osimhen is making progress after his surgery and is in line to recover in time for the African Cup of Nations.
The striker has already had his stitches removed and may return to training...
Super Eagles’ quest to win AFCON 2021 suffers another setback
Maduka Okoye has become the latest Super Eagles player to fall to injury ahead of the African Nations Cup.
Okoye adds to the Super Eagles injury list after the Victor Osimhen setback.
It is barely six...
Osimhen gets a boost for early return to action
Victor Osimhen has received good news as he recuperates from the injury that puts him on the sidelines for a while.
The injury happened in a clash of heads with Milan Skriniar in a Serie...
David Okereke awaits AFCON call-up amid Osimhen’s injury
David Okereke comes in the frame as a potential replacement for the injured Victor Osimhen. The Venezia forward will welcome an invitation to the Super Eagles.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are preparing in earnest...
Victor Osimhen injury: Conflicting reports surround Napoli star
Victor Osimhen broke his cheekbone in a collision of heads with Inter Milan defender Milan Škriniar.
Following surgery on Osimhen, Napoli has released conflicting reports on his return date.
The African Cup of Nations 2022 is...
Napoli deliver worrying injury update on Victor Osimhen
Napoli fear that Victor Osimhen may have fractured his cheekbone after a clash of heads with Milan Skriniar.
The unfortunate incident happened in the 3-2 loss to Inter Milan on Sunday.
Napoli have enjoyed a brilliant...
Gernot Rohr reportedly close to Super Eagles exit
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, is under scrutiny and may not be the man to lead the team to Qatar 2022 if they qualify, according to sources.
Gernot Rohr took over as Super Eagles...
Super Eagles squeeze into playoff spot following Cape Verde draw
The Super Eagles survived a scare at the hands of minnows Cape Verde on Tuesday.
A draw was enough to seal a place for the Nigerian team in the final round of qualifiers.
On Tuesday evening,...
Rohr explains why Ighalo was absent against Liberia
Odion Ighalo was not in the squad in Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Liberia at the weekend and Gernot Rohr has decided to explain why that happened.
Nigeria boasts a plethora of footballers scattered across Europe....
Super Eagles camp in full strength ahead of Liberia clash
The Super Eagles prepare in Tangier, Morocco, for their World Cup qualifier against Liberia on Saturday. All the invited players are in camp as they prepare to wrest three points off the Lone Star...
Players arrive for camp as Super Eagles prepare for World Cup qualifier
The Super Eagles are in Morocco ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Liberia.
The camp is bubbling amid the absence of Victor Osimhen, Odion Ighalo and John Noble.
The World Cup qualifiers is in the...
Exclusive: It’s Too Early To Start Blowing Osimhen’s Trumpet – Rufai Warns
Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Peter Rufai has urged Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen to focus on his game and ignore the praises been showered on him in the media.Rufai stated this on the backdrop of...
How I Performed Menial Jobs For N20, N80 To Survive -Osimhen
Super Eagles star, Victor Osimhen has revealed how he performed menial jobs in order to survive before his journey into professional football. Osimhen is currently enjoying a good run of form for Serie A...
Is It Possible Victor Osimhen is better than Odion Ighalo?
Nigeria’s pair of Victor Osimhen and Odion Ighalo has thrived on the country's football scene having become the rave of the moment following their run of form amid their exploits in Europe.
The Napoli man...
FIFA list Osimhen among four African Stars to watch out for in Qatar 2022
FIFA on Monday, highlighted Nigeria's sensational forward, Osimhen amongst four young Africans to watch out for at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The Napoli ace goalscorer and Serie A's player of the month...
Central African Republic 0-2 Nigeria: Key lessons from Super Eagles triumph
Nigeria would be delighted with the final result as they took on the less-fancied African side (CAR) the Central African Republic in the second leg of their World Cup qualifying match.
The Super Eagles were...
Osimhen Reacts To Being Named Serie A Player Of The Month
Super Eagles star, Victor Osimhen is ready to do more following a spectacular start to the season which culminated in a Serie A Player of the Month prize for the Nigerian.
Osimhen, who scored seven...
Osimhen’s next line of action after recent racism dilemma revealed
Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen has recently come out to voice out his displeasure concerning the racism issue which is currently making the rounds, especially in the Italian Serie A.
The Napoli lad has spoken highly...
Nigeria v. CAR: Raoul Savoy hails Osimhen as “the best at the moment”
Ahead of Nigeria's clash with the Central African Republic in the qualifying round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, The coach of The Wild Beasts has hailed Nigeria's sensation, Victor Osimhen.
The Spanish-Swiss tactician will...
2022 WCQ: Osimhen, Onuachu Will Be Too Hot To Handle Against CAR – Ikpeba
Former Nigerian striker, Victor Ikpeba believes the Super Eagles attack will be too hot for the Central Africa Republic (CAR) to handle in next month's 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Ikpeba stated this in an...
I’m Determined To Succeed As A Footballer – Osimhen
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has expressed his desire to be successful in his football career in order to be able to take care of his family.In an interview with BBC, the Naopli star,...