In a positive turn of events, the Anti-doping test conducted by CAF on football sensations Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, and William Troost Ekong has returned negative results, clearing them of any prohibited substance. The reigning African player of the year, Victor Osimhen, showcased exceptional stamina and strength during Nigeria’s recent 1-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau on…
Following his last season’s brilliant that saw the Italian side Napoli won the title. The CAF’s men’s award winner, Victor Osimhen, has been included in CAF’s Men’s Best XI. The Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana was also included following his heroic performance for Football Club Internazionale Milano’s side by taking them to UEFA champions league…
It was all an historic night for Nigerian football as men and women of the Nigerian teams dominated the scene at the 2023 CAF awards. While Victor Osimhen became the first Nigerian male footballer to claim the CAF best male footballer award in 24 years, it was also Asisat Oshoala’s record extending sixth time as…
Victor Osimhen has been crowned the African footballer of the year award. Osimhen edged Egypt’s Mohammed Salah and Morroco’s Achraf Hakimi to win the coveted trophy at the event which was held at Morroco on Monday nights. Osimhen played a vital role last season when Napoli won the title. The Nigerian Striker scored 26 league…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles has made the final shortlist of the 2023 CAF Best Player Award. This was contained in an announcement made by the football body on Friday. The statement reads; “CAF has announced the shortlists for the men’s categories for the CAF Awards 2023,” the African football governing body said on Friday. The Napoli…
Nigeria Victor Osimhen has been ranked number 8 among the 30 nominees at this year’s Ballon d’Or which was held in Paris on Monday night The 8th position secured by the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Napoli Striker is a testament tó his incredible performance at both national team and club football. By the virtue…
Victor Osimhen has released a personal statement over the situation between him and Napoli. The statement is coming in the wake of the controversy emanating from a tiktok videos mocking Victor Osimhen on Napoli Official handle. The first of the two videos posted on Napoli’s official TikTok handle had mocked Osimhen’s penalty miss against Bologna,…
Following the controversy emanating from a tiktok videos mocking Victor Osimhen on Napoli Official handle, the social media chief of the club, Alessio Fortino have stepped down from his position. The first of the two videos posted on Napoli’s official TikTok handle had mocked Osimhen’s penalty miss against Bologna, while the second compared him to…
Photo credit: Pooja Media Victor Osimhen on Thursday visited his primary school where he graduated from at Olusosun area in Lagos State. Osimhen who is currently on holiday was received with great excitement by the people of the area. As part of his visit, he also attended the final of a grassroots football competition named…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2023 African Cup of Nations billed to take place in Cote’d’voire after defeating Seirra Leone 3-2 in the matchday 5 of the qualifiers. Victor Osimhen chipped home the opener from Kenneth Omeruo’s delightful pass and later poked home the second after Chukwueze’s cross evaded Sierra Leonean…
Napoli has named Rudi Garcia as their new head coach. The Serie A champions side announce on Thursday. Napoli did not specify the length of Garcia’s contract who is replacing Luciano Spalletti who stepped down after helping the team win the sccudetto last season. Spalleti said he wanted to take a break after leading the…
Nigeria Super Eagles and Napoli Striker, Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the Best African Player in the international category by organisers of the Ghana Football awards. Osimhen’s nomination was announced on the Ghana Football awards official Twitter handle. Liverpool and Egypt star, Mohammed Salah was also nominated along with Manchester City and Algeria winger,…
Victor Osimhen has penned an emotional statement after winning the Italian Serie A with Napoli. In a tweet posted on Monday, Osimhen who won the highest goal scorer award of the league said it was the happiest moments of his life. The 24-year-old scored a total number of 26 league goals in the just concluded…
Outgoing President, Muhammadu Buhari has shortlisted Nigerian music star, Davido; Nollywood filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan; and Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen among Nigerians to be conferred with national Honours. The award in various cadres to some citizens and friends of Nigeria was announced by the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs as approved…
Victor Osimhen has been conferred with a National honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by President Muhammadu Buhari. The conferment of the National honours on some distinguished Nigerians is one of his final actions ahead of his handing over to a new President on Monday, May 29. Osimhen has further…
By the time Serie A 2022/2023 season comes to an end next week, Victor Osimhen will be hoping to make a new history by becoming the first African to win the top scorer award in the league. Osimhen netted a brace on Sunday in their 2-2 draw with Bologna to take his goal tally to…
Nigeria’s President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Victor Osimhen on winning the Serie A title with Napoli. Napoli won the Scudetto after 33 years of waiting last Thursday with their 1-1 draw against Udinese. Victor Osimhen will be remembered as the hero of Napoli as he scored in the 52nd minute of the game…
Victor Osimhen will be remembered as the hero of Napoli as the Club seals the Serie A title after playing out a 1-1 draw with Udinese on Thursday night. Osimhen scored in the 53rd minute to cap up his memorable season for the Partenopei in style and more importantly securing the title. More historical for…
Manchester United are stepping up their interest in Nigeria international Victor Osimhen after another scouting trip to Italy last week. The Reds devils representatives were in Naples on Wednesday for the Napoli quarter-final against AC Milan Although the hosts went down 2-1 on aggregate, Osimhen was on target in the second leg, which ended 1-1….
Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti has revealed that Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen will start the game against AC Milan in their UEFA Champions league quarter-final clash. Osimhen who was ruled out for three games for Napoli came in as a substitute in their 0-0 disappointing result with Verona on Saturday. Spalleti said, : “He’ll start, yes. Osimhen…
