Tag: Osimhen

Lookman vs Gasperini: A Close Look At Treatment Of Nigerian Footballers In Serie A

Ganiyu Amodu

There was a feeling of deja vu among Nigerian fans this week. After Atalanta were dumped out of the Champions League by Club Brugge, their manager Gian Piero Gasperini ripped into Ademola Lookman. The Serie A side came into the second leg of the playoff tie trailing 2-1. Within the opening 45 minutes, the Belgian side were leading 3-0 and effectively out of sight. Please note that Lookman had not played any part in these 135 minutes. The Super Eagles forward was only brought on at the start of the…

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Osimhen’s Mask Sparks Debate After Injury Incident In Turkey Debut

ADEOLA YUSUF

Reports from Turkish media suggest that Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles striker who recently made his highly-anticipated Galatasaray debut, might face restrictions on wearing his protective face mask during matches in Turkey. Despite contributing a crucial assist in Galatasaray’s 4-1 victory over Çaykur Rizespor, Osimhen’s mask has become a point of contention following an incident in the game. Çaykur Rizespor’s Khusniddin Alikulov, who collided head-on with Osimhen, sustained a concussion. Although initial fears of a facial fracture were unfounded, the injury has sparked a debate on whether Osimhen’s mask, which…

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Chelsea Offer Lukaku Plus €90m For Osimhen – Report

ADEOLA YUSUF

Just a day after French giants Paris Saint-Germain expressed their intention to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli by making a €90m plus €40m first offer, Premier League club, Chelsea, have also tabled an offer of €90m plus Romelu Lukaku for the Nigerian striker, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen only signed a new contract at Napoli at the start of the year with his release clause set at around €130m but that has not deterred interested clubs from making offers for the coveted striker. Following impressive seasons with the Partenopeans, the…

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Osimhen, Oshoala Make 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards’ List + FULL LIST

Ganiyu Amodu

Victor Osimhen, the reigning male African Footballer of the Year, has earned the highest nominations in four categories at the 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards. This was revealed on Thursday by the organisers of the Nigeria Pitch Awards through its voter collation agent, SIAO Partners. Osimhen, Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, among other teammates and Super Falcons stars, were nominated in different categories. The unveiling of the nominations was held at the Ibis Hotels Ikeja, Lagos. The Napoli FC forward got the most nominations, including the ‘Striker of the Year’, ‘King of…

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Osimhen’s ‘Goal’ Cancelled Again,’ How Super Eagles Landed At CAF Final

Ganiyu Amodu

  Full details of how 4-2 penalty crackers and Grammy award rekindled rivalry between the two nations + tantrums Nigerians and South Africans are throwing on Twitter     For the second time in two matches, the Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, lost two goals to VAR technology, some Nigerians have claimed as Super Eagles defeated the Bafana Bafana of South Africa to land at the final of the African Cup of Nations. The Nigerian national beat South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on penalties in the ongoing African Cup of Nations…

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Transfer: ‘No Going Back,’ Osimhen Speaks On Imminent Napoli Exit

Ganiyu Amodu

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has hinted that he intends to take on a new challenge at the end of the season. Osimhen scored 26 goals to help guide Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years during the last campaign. With this, he has already cemented his legacy in Naples. However, their attempt to defend their top-flight crown has proven to be a disaster. Napoli is down in ninth position in the standings and 21 points adrift of leaders Juventus. That has not stopped Osimhen recently penning a…

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CAF Player Of The Year 2023: Osimhen Makes Final 10-Man Shortlist

Ganiyu Amodu

Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen has been included in the final 10-man shortlist for the 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. Osimhen is looking to become the first Nigerian to win the award since Nwankwo Kanu claimed the prize in 1996. CAF announced the final shortlist on its official X handle on Friday. READ ALSO Lt. Col. Imam Emerges First Professor Of Nigerian Army Bayelsa Poll: I Would Have Relocated My Mother To Abuja If Diri Had Lost – Jonathan As DNA Lamentations Get Louder! By Chukwuneta Oby Senegal’s…

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Osimhen Nominated For CAF Men’s Footballer Of The Year Award + FULL LIST

Ganiyu Amodu

The Confederation of African Football on Wednesday listed Nigeria’s forward, Victor Osimhen; Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, and 27 others as contenders for the 2023 men’s African Player of the Year awards. CAF announced the Gala awards billed to be held on December 11, 2023, in Marrakech, Morocco, on their official website. According to the statement, “A panel of CAF Technical Experts, African Football Legends, and selected media representatives from a number of countries put together the preliminary list for the various categories with the performance of the nominees between November 2022…

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