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19 May 2023
His most inspiring zero-to-hero life trajectory reminds one of the wise words by Garth Stein, the best-selling author of ‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’. And that is: “The true test of a champion is not whether he can triumph but whether he can overcome obstacles”.
16 May 2023
Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been nominated for the Serie A Team of the Season. The nominees were announced on Serie A Twitter handle. Osimhen was instrumental in Napoli winning their first league title since the 1989/1990 season. He has so far scored 23 goals, made five assists in 29 appearances…
10 May 2023
Liberia president George Weah said Napoli and Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen can become Africa’s next FIFA Best and Ballon d'Or winner. Weah stated this in a congratulatory message cheering Osimhen who became Africa’s highest top scorer in Serie A. The Liberian president held the record for Africa’s highest scorer in the Italian topflight after netting…
10 May 2023
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said he looks forward to working together with Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen to improve football in Lagos. Osimhen last Thursday scored the all-important goal to help Napoli win the Italian Serie A title for the first time in 33-years after playing out a 1-1 draw with…
8 May 2023
Côte d’Ivoire and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has saluted Victor Osimhen following his record-breaking goal in Napoli’s 1-0 home win against Fiorentina on Sunday. Osimhen became the highest-ever African goal scorer in Serie A after taking his tally to 47. The Nigeria Super Eagles striker broke the record that was held by former AC Milan…
29 Apr 2023
Napoli are poised to secure their first Serie A title since Argentine superstar, Diego Maradona, led the Italian team to victory more than 30 years ago. The dream of winning the Scudetto again could become reality tomorrow in the southern city desperate to beat their rich northern rivals.
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