Italy coach Spalletti considers handing debut to another defender of Nigerian descent after Udogie 
Published: October 28, 2023
Italy national team coach Luciano Spalletti is reportedly considering handing a debut to another defender of Nigerian descent after Tottenham Hotspur star Destiny Udogie.    Verona-born Udogie is two caps away from becoming cap-tied to his country of birth, Italy after he was given minutes in the 2024 European...
'No, no way' - Napoli chief rules out Osimhen's departure in January amid Chelsea links 
Published: October 27, 2023
Napoli sporting director Mauro Meluso has ruled out Osimhen's departure from the current Serie A champions in the January transfer window amid speculation linking the striker with a move to Premier League giants Chelsea.    It has been speculated that the Parthenopeans could cash in on the Nigeria intern...
Who is the better player between Messi and Ronaldo? Victor Osimhen gives diplomatic answer
Published: October 26, 2023
Victor Osimhen has refused to comment on who he considers the better player between former Barcelona star Lionel Messi and Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo.  With 12 Ballon d'Or between them, Messi and Ronaldo are the best of their generation and two of the greatest players to have played the beauti...
Official: Super Eagles-eligible defender signs new deal with Fiorentina 
Published: October 26, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Italian Serie A outfit Fiorentina have confirmed that Super Eagles-eligible defender Michael Kayode has committed his future to the club by signing a new deal.    The new agreement between Fiorentina and Kayode will keep the Italy U21 international of Nigeria descent...
'Always behind me' - Osimhen names Tottenham star as the toughest defender he has played against 
Published: October 25, 2023
Victor Osimhen has named Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Cristian Romero  as the toughest defender he has played against.  While the Nigerian striker is yet to face the Argentine since the latter moved to England, they faced each other twice in the Serie A in the 2020-2021 season.  Osimhen's first encou...
Osimhen flies to Germany ahead of Napoli's Champions League clash against Union Berlin 
Published: October 24, 2023
Victor Osimhen flew to Germany ahead of Napoli's UEFA Champions League clash against Union Berlin at the Olympiastadion Berlin on Tuesday.    Osimhen's presence at the airport sparked rumours that he was going to be physically present to support the Italian champions.   Sky Sport Italia via Ital...
Napoli sporting director gives update on the contract situation of Chelsea target Osimhen 
Published: October 22, 2023
Mauro Meluso, Napoli's sporting director, has provided an update on the contract situation of Victor Osimhen amid speculation linking the Nigeria international with a possible transfer to Chelsea next summer.    Chelsea are one of the clubs monitoring the situation of Osimhen to see whether he's going t...
AC Milan coach confirms Chukwueze is on the injured list, reveals player likely to replace Super Eagles winger
Published: October 21, 2023
On the eve of AC Milan's Serie A clash against Juventus at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, manager Stefano Pioli addressed the media and touched on a variety of topics including an injury update on his squad.    Pioli confirmed that Samuel Chukweze is unavailable for selection against the Bianconeri after re...
Super Eagles striker Osimhen annoyed by recent remarks made by Napoli president 
Published: October 20, 2023
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is reportedly furious with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis following comments made regarding the player's contract situation.  Osimhen, who joined the Italian side from Lille in 2020, is said to be displeased with the recent comments about his future. De Laure...
Osimhen increasing likely to leave Napoli next summer amid interest from Premier League clubs 
Published: October 20, 2023
It is looking increasingly likely that Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen will leave Napoli next summer as the Serie A defending champions are considering selling their star forward.   This is a result of a breakdown in talks between him and the Italian outfit regarding extending his current contract which expires...
AC Milan reveal why Chukwueze was not named in Super Eagles matchday squad v Mozambique
Published: October 18, 2023
AC Milan have revealed exactly why Samuel Chukwueze was not named in Nigeria's matchday squad in Monday's friendly against Mozambique.    According to AC Milan's official website, the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup winner suffered a left hamstring injury while away on international duty, thus ruling him ou...
'Ibra had the same problem' - Orthopedic doctor reveals possible return date for Osimhen
Published: October 18, 2023
Matteo Vitali, orthopedic doctor at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Unit of the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, has predicted that Victor Osimhen will be on the sidelines for a minimum of one month.    Osimhen was excused from Nigeria's most recent friendly against Mozambique after suffering an injury dur...
Former striker names Osimhen among the two players with leadership qualities in Napoli squad 
Published: October 11, 2023
Former Napoli striker Cristian Bucchi has publicly endorsed Victor Osimhen and Giovanni Di Lorenzo as the undisputed leaders of the Napoli squad.    Bucchi's comments come amidst Napoli's struggles this season, a period marred by controversies and internal strife.   Osimhen, in particular, has f...
'He's in top seven strikers around the world' - Fabrizio Romano provides update on Chelsea target Osimhen 
Published: October 10, 2023
Italian transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the future of Victor Osimhen, who has been linked with a departure from Napoli after his recent public spat with Napoli.    Osimhen's agent, Roberto Calenda, threatened to sue Napoli after the club's official TikTok account mocked ...
'Performed less than expected' - Former AC Milan midfielder highlights Chukwueze's struggles at Italian giants
Published: October 08, 2023
Former AC Milan midfielder Riccardo Montolivo is optimistic about Samuel Chukwueze improving under Stefano Pioli. The Super Eagles winger has failed to hit the ground running since his arrival at AC Milan, starting just 3 games from a possible ten in all competitions so far this campaign. The 24-year-old has ...