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Osimhen condemns Libyan authorities for holding Super Eagles hostage

NewsDeskNgOct 14, 2024October 14, 20240

Victor Osimhen has condemned the treatment meted out to Super Eagles players and officials by Libyan authorities. The Super Eagles are in Libya for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday four encounter against the Mediterranean Knights. The players and their officials are still holed up at the Al...

Chelsea keeping tabs on Boniface

NewsDeskNgSep 25, 2024September 25, 20240

Chelsea have sent scouts to watch Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface, according to reports. The Blues seems to have shifted attention to the powerful forward after failing to sign his compatriot Victor Osimhen this summer. According to TBR Football, the West London club has scouted the 23-year-old in recent weeks....

Galatasaray to rest Osimhen for PAOK clash

NewsDeskNgSep 25, 2024September 25, 20240

Galatasaray are likely to rest Victor Osimhen in Wednesday’s (today) UEFA Europa League clash against PAOK Salonica. The encounter will hold at the RAMS PARK, Istanbul. According to Turkish news outlet, Ajansspor, head coach, Okan Buruk is expected to pick Belgium international, Michy Batshuayi to lead his team’s attack Another...

‘Crazy’ – Man City midfielder, Gundogan reacts as Osimhen joins Galatasaray

NewsDeskNgSep 3, 2024September 3, 20240

Manchester City midfielder, Ilkay Gundogan, has branded Victor Osimhen’s move from Napoli to Galatasaray as “crazy”. The news of Osimhen’s loan agreement with the Turkish club was broken by transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on social media. Gundogan, who has Turkish roots, simply commented and said: “wow… crazy”. Osimhen is set...

JUST IN: Al Ahli agree €80m fee for Osimhen, player to sign £646,000-a-week deal

NewsDeskNgAug 30, 2024August 30, 20240

Napoli have reached an agreement to sell Victor Osimhen. According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, the “club to club deal done for €75/80m total package.” Osimhen is set to sign a four-year contract at around £33.6m (€40m) a season – or £646,154 per-week – tax-free. A release clause will...

Lookman more technical player than Osimhen – Ex-Super Eagles coach, Peseiro

NewsDeskNgAug 24, 2024August 24, 20240

Former Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, has rated Atlanta winger, Ademola Lookman as a more technical player than Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen. Peseiro worked with both players, as he led Nigeria to a second-place finish at the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast earlier this year. He has now weighed in...

‘A plausible scenario’ – Expert explains Man United, Napoli swap deal for Osimhen, Højlund

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2024May 24, 20240

There is the possibility of a swap deal between Manchester United and Napoli, involving Victor Osimhen and Rasmus Højlund, according to Italian agent, Andrea D’Amico. The Italian agent suggested that United could sign Osimhen through a swap deal that will involve Højlund moving to Napoli. The new owner of the...

Osimhen reveals secret behind impressive Napoli form

NewsDeskNgDec 21, 2022December 21, 20220

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has highlighted manager Luciano Spalletti’s role in his development. Osimhen has enjoyed a good working relationship with Spalletti, who is in his second season at the club. The 23-year-old scored 18 goals in 32 appearances for the Partenopei last season. The forward’s performance has also been...