Tag: Victor Osimhen.

‘Fiery Istanbul Derby,’ Mourinho Grabs Galatasaray Manager’s Nose After Defeat

Ganiyu Amodu

Jose Mourinho grabbed opposition manager Okan Buruk’s face amid wild scenes at the end of Fenerbahce’s 2-1 Turkish Cup defeat against rivals Galatasaray. Mourinho appeared to pinch Buruk’s nose following the final whistle, with the Galatasaray boss falling to the pitch and holding his face in his hands. Buruk was lying on his back as former Chelsea and Manchester United boss Mourinho was dragged away from the remarkable flashpoint. Mourinho had just seen his side crash out of the quarter-finals of the Turkish Cup after Victor Osimhen sent Galatasaray on…

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WCQ: How Group C Stands After Osimhen Rescued Nigeria

Ganiyu Amodu

The standing in the Africa Group C qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup has emerged after a brace from Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Victor Osimhen, aided the Super Eagles to revive their hopes for a space in the showpiece to be hosted by United States of America, Canada and Mexico. He broke the deadlock in the 11th minute when he tapped in a free kick by his successor and current African Player of the Year, Ademola Lookman. Osimhen broke loose in the match played on Friday in Kigali and shipped…

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Osimhen Hits Brace As Nigeria Defeat Rwanda 2-0

Ganiyu Amodu

A brace by Victor Osimhen on Friday lifted Nigeria above Rwanda in a World Cup Qualifier on Friday in Kigali. Osimhen, who has so far scored 26 goals for his club, Galatasaray in the 2024/2025 season, scored the two goals in the first half. He scored the first in the 11th minute and the second in the third minute of the added time of the first half. ‘Mama Mammy’ Maria Ochefu, First Military Barrack Market Founder, Is Dead Lagos Central Mosque Tussle Worsens, Chief Imam Drags Baba Adinni To Court…

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Napoli Turn Down Galatasaray’s €65m Osimhen Bid

Ganiyu Amodu

Napoli have rejected Galatasaray’s €65m bid for their star striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen joined the Turkish Super Lig champions on loan from Napoli last September. The Yellow and Reds have the option to make the move permanent. According to Italian news outlet, Il Corriere dello Sport, Galatasaray’s proposal to sign the Nigerian on a permanent deal this month has been rejected by Napoli. 50% Telecom Tariff Hike: NLC To Hold Nationwide Rally Against Telecom Tariff Hike ‘2 Minors Born Blind, Over 1,000 Virtually Impaired Regain Vision,’ How NNPC Is Restoring…

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‘She Missed #CHIVIDO2024,’ Emotional Story of Davido’s Mother Who Died At 39

Rofeequr Adeola--Yusuf

“Dr. Veronica Hailey Imade went to the church in the morning for service, on return, she locked herself in a room where she was found dead on her husband’s 40th birthday, exactly 21 years and three months before her son’s day of joy.”   Music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, tied the not with his long-time girlfriend, Chioma Rowland, at a world-class wedding tagged #Chivido2024. The event on Tuesday, June 25, graced by the high and the mighties, including billionaire father of Davido, Adeniyi Adeleke, had a face…

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Nigeria’s Osimhen Shatters Ronaldo’s Serie A Record

Ganiyu Amodu

“The 24-year-old produced a staggering 71cm leap and reached a height of 8.47ft (2.58m) – higher than the crossbar (8ft) – before heading past Spezia goalkeeper Bartłomiej Drągowski in the 68th minute.” Here is the blow-by-blow account of the Osimhen wonder   Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has broken Cristiano Ronaldo’s four years record to become Serie A’s jump-king. Osimhen broke Ronaldo’s record, Platforms Africa reports, after a leap of 2.58 metres during Napoli’s impressive 3-0 win away to Spezia. The Nigerian international achieved the incredible feat when he netted…

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Super Eagles arrive Morocco for Sao Tome clash

Abibat Babalola

Nigeria, three-time African champions, will slug it out against Sao Tome and Príncipe on Monday. The players of Nigeria’s national football team have arrived in Morocco ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter against the Falcons of Sao Tome and Principe. The players and officials of the team who departed for Morocco via the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 12:44 a.m. (Sunday morning) have since arrived and will train Sunday evening. READ ALSO: Super Eagles Suffer Second Consecutive Defeat Under José Peseiro BREAKING: Austin Eguavoen…

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