Victor Osimhen
10 Jan
African Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, hopes to turn the suffering of Nigerian supporters into joy with an Africa Cup of Nations title, reports thenationalnews.com.
8 Jan
African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen, will wear the number nine jersey that he has worn since taking over the Super Eagles’ main attacking position from Odion Ighalo in 2020.
6 Jan
Super Eagles players and coaches have officially honoured Victor Osimhen at the team’s Abu Dhabi camp, after winning the men’s African Player of the Year (POTY) award.
6 Jan
Sadio Mane's Senegal are aiming to retain their title and Mohamed Salah is chasing a first trophy with Egypt at this year's Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in Ivory Coast on January 13.
6 Jan
Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has once again been linked with a move to Manchester United, as Erik ten Haag looks to bolster his attack in the winter. The 24-year-old striker has resurfaced on the radar of the Red Devils, after one of their top fans and PDC World Darts Championship finalist, Luke…
29 Dec 2023
Nigeria Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has unveiled his 25-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) posted the squad on X on Friday, 29 December 2023. Peseiro’s squad has three goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders, and eight forwards. Stanley Nwabali who is based…
29 Dec 2023
The excitement that greeted the awards of best African footballers to Nigeria on four fronts was appropriately directed. For one reason, it has been 24 years since Kanu Nwankwo got the best footballer award, despite an impressive array of Nigerian soccer...
28 Dec 2023
Napoli head coach Walter Mazzarri has said he has pardoned Victor Osimhen for receiving a red card against AS Roma. Osimhen was given his marching orders after collecting a second yellow card in Napoli’s 2-0 defeat at AS Roma. Napoli went into the game against Roma hoping to bounce back from the shock 4-0 loss…
24 Dec 2023
African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen, has signed a new deal to stay at Napoli until 2026. The new deal is worth N9.9 billion (10m euros) yearly, which means the U-17 World Cup winner will earn N830.5 million monthly and N206.6 million every week.
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