Victor Osimhen
30 Nov
Despite playing a key role in Napoli winning their first Serie A title in 33 years, it seems more and more likely that the Italian giants will have to cash in on their Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in the January transfer window. Although Osimhen has enjoyed a good start to the new season, with six…
29 Nov
Arsenal has joined the race to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli, thereby rivaling their fellow London-based English Premier League club, Chelsea. It is common knowledge that Osimhen's days at Napoli are numbered with the Nigerian international striker having been linked to many clubs in the summer and choosing not to extend his contract with his…
29 Nov
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, who made his return to action last weekend after a lengthy injury layoff, will lead the Italian champions’ attack, today, against a depleted Real Madrid in a game that could define the winner of Group C.
27 Nov
Former Super Falcons captain, Desire Oparanozie, has called on Nigerians to vote for Asisat Oshoala so the latter can win the women’s category of the 2023 Globe Soccer Award. Oparanozie who recently retired from football for both club and country took to her X handle late Sunday night to solicit votes on behalf of her…
23 Nov
Victor Osimhen has returned to training at Napoli after recovering from a thigh injury he suffered during the international break in October.
21 Nov
Former Arsenal defender, Sol Campbell, has called on the Gunners to go all out to sign Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen of Napoli in the January transfer window. Campbell made this call on Monday during an interview he granted to Mirror Football as he also expressed his belief in Osimhen to help Arsenal win the Premier…
21 Nov
Nigeria internationals Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have been nominated for the 2023 Globe Soccer Award.
17 Nov
Nigeria and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has made the final 10 shortlist for the 2023 CAF Player of the Year award. CAF announced the final 10 shortlist on their C handle on Friday. Other players who made the cut are current holder Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, Achraf Hakimi, Yacine Bounou and Riyad Mahrez. Also in…
16 Nov
Retired Nigerian international, Etim Esin has urged whoever starts in place of Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen to prove his worth in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. Osimhen will not feature in the two World Cup qualification encounters due to the hamstring injury he picked up in Nigeria's international friendly game against…
14 Nov
Walter Mazzarri is set to become the new manager of Victor Osimhen at Napoli who will reportedly sack Rudi Garcia very soon. This is according to a statement issued on Tuesday by Italian journalist, Fabrizio Romano on X. "Walter Mazzarri, new Napoli head coach. Agreement sealed and valid until June 2024." He added that the…
14 Nov
Retired Nigerian international, John Obi Mikel, has expressed readiness to broker the deal that will see compatriot, Victor Osimhen leave Napoli for Chelsea. Mikel said this on Monday after having an interview with Osimhen on the Obi One Podcast where he and Chris McHardy partner to have candid conversations with football’s biggest names. “Next season,…
14 Nov
Victor Osimhen has said he does not have a favourite Premier League team, however, he has Chelsea and Manchester United jerseys. Chelsea and Manchester United were reported to be among the clubs linked with a move for Osimhen in the summer. Osimhen played a key role, scoring 26 goals to emerge top scorer as Napoli…
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