As career progressions go, Victor Osimhen’s journey has been filled with constant obstacles and emphatic responses to prove himself even further. Right from the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup where he won the Golden Boot with a record number of goals for Emmanuel Amunike’s victorious side, the striker had heavy pressure on his young shoulders…
As getting over the line goes, Napoli have achieved the holy grail after clinching a historic Serie A title following an epic campaign that has seen them evolve from chronic challengers to run-away champions. Indeed, Luciano Spalletti’s side have been the team to beat right from the start of the season after an 11-match winning…
After nine consecutive league titles for Juventus, the Serie A title race has made for an intriguing spectacle in the last couple of years after ‘the chasing pack’ finally caught up with the falling giants. A bid to get a third different Italian champion in as many seasons has led to the standout game of…
The trajectory of Victor Osimhen’s career has been a fascinating watch for fans who have paid attention to a truly unique journey from the streets of Lagos, Nigeria. One which saw the talented striker fight to survive his harsh economic realities whilst dreaming to become a professional footballer. On the pitch, Osimhen exudes the fighting…
Napoli have so far been the surprise package in Serie A as Juventus have dropped off while they navigate a transitional period. Defending Champions Inter and neighbours AC Milan have kept things interesting in the race for the Scudetto but it is the Partenopei who have shown the most credentials. Although AC Milan are unbeaten…
As the season continues to coast home in different leagues across Europe, Nigerian players continued to impress for their respective club sides. Gernot Rohr will be more than happy at the moment because his regular attackers in the team have all been tremendous for their employers in Europe. And yet again last weekend, Kelechi Iheanacho,…
The unbeaten Super Eagles look to secure their spot at Africa’s continental showpiece coming up in January 2022. Nigeria lead Group L of the qualifiers table with eight points from four games and victory over Benin or Lesotho will take them to the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The 2013 AFCON champions will square…
Victor Osimhen is yet to hit the expected heights for Napoli seven months after moving to Italy. The striker arrived to much fanfare which was tempered by his adaptation to famously the most defensively-sound league in Europe. An early assist on his second appearance against Genoa was a sign of things to come but untimely…
Victor Osimhen has tested positive for coronavirus, his Italian club Napoli confirmed on Friday evening. The Nigeria international returned to base on Thursday having been on break in Nigeria for the festive holidays. 📌 | La SSCN comunica che il calciatore Victor Osimhen è risultato positivo al tampone naso-faringeo molecolare effettuato ieri pomeriggio al suo…
Victor Osimhen’s buoyant start to life at Napoli has been a source of optimism for Nigerian football fans. Certainly, the best is still to come for the most expensive Nigerian footballer of all time. Osimhen will be returning for Nigeria’s first competitive match since scoring three times against Benin and Lesotho a year ago. Victor…
