Super Eagles Striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming friendlies against Black Stars of Ghana and Eagles of Mali. Osimhen was an unused substitute in Napoli’s 1-1 draw against Serie A leaders Inter Milan on Sunday. The African Best player barely trained in the days before the game. Caretaker manager, Francesco Calzona said after the game that it was due to an inflammation of the scar from […]
Victor Osimhen has admitted he has ‘already made up’ his mind about the next step in his career, with the Napoli striker strongly linked with a move to the Premier League in the summer. Osimhen has established himself as arguably the most coveted striker in Europe, having led Napoli to the Serie A title last season with 26 goals in 32 games The 25-year-old has continued his fine form into this campaign despite […]
Newly crowned Africa Player of The Year Victor Osimhen has said the controversial Tik-Tok video which caused an uproar about his relationship with his club Napoli was a ‘stupid mistake’ from someone and not a bad treatment from the club. The Napoli striker cleared the air after winning the 2023 CAF POTY award in Marrakech, Morocco. His award was Nigeria’s first since Nwankwo Kanu won it in 1999 just as […]
Serie A champions, Napoli have denied tensions between the club and Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen after reports suggested talks over a new contract were at a standstill. Last month, the Super Eagles striker was mocked by the club's own social media account for missing a penalty in their goalless draw against Napoli’s 0-0 draw against Bologna. However, Napoli came out to say it meant no offence and now say they […]
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has ended his four games goal drought as he helps Napoli return to winning ways on Wednesday with a 4-1 victory over Udinese at the Estadio Diego Maradona. Serie A last season top goal scorer, Osimhen, secured his fourth goal of the season in the 39th minute. Coach Rudi Garica later subbed off the Nigerian for Giovanni Simeone during the 63rd minute. The striker has […]
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly apologised to Napoli coach Rudi Garcia following his outburst on the touchlines during the team’s 0-0 draw on Sunday’s Serie A game at Bologna. Osimhen earlier had the chance to put Napoli ahead from the penalty spot but saw his effort go wide. He was later subbed off by Garcia and replaced by Giovanni Simeone in the 86 minute, but Napoli could not […]
Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the 2023 Best FIFA Football Awards. The football governing body FIFA released the list of the nominees on Thursday. 24-year-old Osimhen played a crucial role in Napoli’s lifting of the Scudetto last season for the first time in 33-years. He scored 26 goals in 32 league appearances for the Partenopei in there Scudetto winning season. The nomination is the […]
Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been ranked joint fourth most valuable player in the world. This is according to football news, transfer rumours and statistics medium, Transfermarkt, in their latest update on players. Osimhen is ranked joint fourth with Real Madrid new signing and Three Lions star Jude Bellingham with a market value of €120m. France and Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé is the most valuable player […]
