'It was his worst match' - Italian coach singles out Osimhen for criticism after display vs Barcelona
Published: February 19, 2022
Italian football coach Serse Cosmi singled out Victor Osimhen for criticism following Napoli's 1-1 draw with Barcelona in the first leg of the Europa League knockout round playoff tie at the Camp Nou on Thursday. The Nigeria international was a surprise inclusion in the starting lineup as there had been doubts about...
'It's very clear' - Barcelona captain insists Osimhen was offside in the build-up to Napoli goal
Published: February 18, 2022
Barcelona captain Gerard Piqué has insisted that Napoli's opening goal in the Europa League first leg meeting on Thursday night should not have stood because Victor Osimhen was offside in the build-up. In the 29th minute, Piotr  Zielinski slammed in the rebound after goalkeeper Ter Stegen saved his initial effort, m...
UEL : Osimhen soldiers on despite injury in Napoli's exciting draw against Barcelona
Published: February 17, 2022
Victor Osimhen was in action for 80 minutes on Thursday evening at the Camp Nou in Napoli's eventful 1-1 draw against Barcelona in the Europa League. Piotr Zielinski scored the opening goal of the match in the 29th minute while former Manchester City forward Ferran Torres equalised from the penalty spot in the second...
Napoli striker Osimhen to undergo late fitness test to determine his availability vs Barcelona
Published: February 17, 2022
Victor Osimhen will undergo a late fitness test ahead of the first leg of Napoli's Europa League meeting against Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Thursday evening.The Nigeria national teamer is hoping to make his first career appearance against the Spanish giants but is in a race against the clock to be fit.Osimhen didn't ...
Napoli striker Osimhen misses training but named in provisional matchday squad vs Barcelona
Published: February 16, 2022
Victor Osimhen did not participate in Napoli training on Wednesday morning at the SSC Napoli Konami Training Centre before their trip to Spain, where they will face Barcelona in the Europa League knockout round playoff tie. The medical bulletin published by the Blues on their official website revealed that he wasn't...
Napoli coach hails Osimhen ahead of Europa League Maradona derby
Published: February 13, 2022
Napoli were forced to a 1-1 draw by Inter Milan in their latest game in the Serie A ahead of their eagerly anticipated Europa League meeting with Barcelona, a game even UEFA has billed as the Maradona derby. Lorenzo Insigne converted a penalty won by Victor Osimhen to give Napoli the lead in the seventh minute but ...
'Osimhen is to Napoli as Salah is to Liverpool' - Legendary Serie A striker hails Super Eagle
Published: December 17, 2021
Legendary Serie A striker José Altafini has highlighted the importance of Victor Osimhen to Napoli. The former Napoli, AC Milan and Juventus goal machine reckons that Osimhen is having the same impact at Napoli as Mohamed Salah does for Liverpool. Salah equaled Jamie Vardy's record of either scoring or assisti...
Skilful striker Okoronkwo opens account for Everton Youth in 3-0 win vs Man Utd
Published: December 04, 2021
Everton made light work of Manchester United to secure a comfortable 3-0 victory in an U18 Premier League clash at Finch Farm Training Ground on Saturday afternoon. The Toffees were without a win in four matches in all competitions before the visit of the Red Devils, sharing the spoils with Newcastle United, Blackb...
AC Milan considering move for Italian-Nigerian CB Okoli as cover for Simon Kjaer
Published: December 02, 2021
Italian super-club AC Milan have Nigeria-eligible youngster Caleb Okoli on their radar ahead of the reopening of the transfer window, according to reports.  The Rossoneri are in the market for a central defender to provide cover for the injured Simon Kjaer, who was stretchered off the pitch in the opening minutes ...
Report : Napoli interested in Augsburg central defender who can also play left-back, Uduokhai
Published: November 26, 2021
Italian Serie A club Napoli are reportedly interested in signing Augsburg's Nigeria-eligible central defender Felix Uduokhai.  According to Corriere dello Sport via Napoli Today, Napoli are looking to reinforce their squad with two Bundesliga players in the January transfer window, Uduokhai and Borussia Moenchegladba...
Torino in the market for a fullback to provide cover for AFCON-bound Aina
Published: November 19, 2021
Torino are reportedly in the market for a fullback to provide cover for Chelsea Academy product Ola Aina. Respected Italian sports daily Tuttosport says The Maroons want to sign a new fullback with Aina set to be away on international duty for the Super Eagles at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.Another reason Torino ar...
'He has speed' - Legendary Italy defender Bergomi hails Osimhen ahead of Inter vs Napoli
Published: November 18, 2021
Legendary Italy and Inter Milan defender Giuseppe Bergomi has praised Victor Osimhen ahead of the standout Serie A fixture this weekend between the Nerazzurri and Napoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. The Nigeria international will be desperate to add to his goal tally having fired blanks in his last three matches in the ...
'It makes me lose sleep" - Nerazzurri legend warns Inter Milan about threat from Osimhen
Published: November 15, 2021
Legendary Nerazzurri striker Sandro Mazzola has warned Inter Milan to be wary of the threat posed by Victor Osimhen ahead of the upcoming match between the reigning champions and the Blues. Inter Milan welcome Napoli to the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in their first game after the international break, on Sunday November...
Osimhen hits the post on return from injury as Napoli and Verona share spoils
Published: November 07, 2021
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr received more good news regarding the fitness of Victor Osimhen before the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde with the return to action of the Napoli striker. Not only did Osimhen make the matchday squad, he was surprisingly propelled straight into the s...
Napoli coach compares Osimhen to AC Milan greats Van Basten, George Weah
Published: November 06, 2021
Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti has praised Victor Osimhen, comparing him to legendary AC Milan strikers Marco van Basten and George Weah. The Nigeria international continues to make headlines thanks to his goals which have helped the Blues maintain their top position in the Italian Serie A standings, albeit level...