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19 Dec

Transfer: Chelsea not negotiating with Napoli for Osimhen — Romano

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Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Chelsea is not negotiating with Serie A champions Napoli for Victor Osimhen. Osimhen is expected to sign a new contract with Napoli which will include a release clause of around €130m. Chelsea are widely expected to still make a move for the Nigerian striker. The Blues are looking to sign an experienced target man and have the 24-year-old on their radar. Romano wrote in his Daily Briefing, ”Osimhen is on the list of players wanted by Chelsea but there is still no decision made or any advanced negotiation with the forward or any…

13 Dec

Osimhen pens heartfelt message to family, fans after winning CAF award

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Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen has penned an emotional message to his family members and supporters after winning the Men’s Player of the Year gong at the CAF Awards 2023. Osimhen scooped the prestigious award at an elaborate ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night. The 24-year-old beat strong competition from Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah to land the individual honour. He became the first Nigerian to win the award after former Ajax and Arsenal forward, Nwankwo Kanu in 1999. It was a remarkable night for Nigeria, with Barcelona Femeni star, Asisat Oshoala going home with the Women’s Player of…

12 Dec

CAF Awards 2023: Osimhen, Mane, Salah make Men’s Best XI [Full list]

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The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has unveiled its Men’s Best XI for this year. The continent’s best were unveiled during the CAF Awards on Monday night. Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, who was named Player of the Year, leads the attack along with Mohamed Salah (Egypt) and Sadio Mane (Senegal). In midfield, Thomas Partey (Ghana), Mohammed Kudus (Ghana), Sofyan Amrabat (Morocco) and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Cameroon). The defenders are Achraf Hakimi (Morocco), Kalidou Koulibaly (Senegal) and Chancel Mbemba (Congo). Andre Onana of Cameroon and Manchester United star is the goalkeeper.

11 Dec

Global African Stars CAF Awards: Salah, Hakimi and Osimhen makes men’s shortlist.

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The Global African Stars CAF Awards have shortlisted three candidates as they will battle out for the ultimate next week. Mohamed Salah,Achraf Hakimi and Victor Osimhen are the players shortlisted by CAF as they performed very well at both and national level. The ultimate winner is decided following votes from a panel consisting of CAF technical committee, media professionals from Member Associations ,Head Coaches and Captains of member Association and clubs involved in the group stages of the inter-club competitions. The award is scheduled for Monday December 11,2023 at the Palais des Congrés, Movenpick ,Marrakech , Morocco at 1900GMT By…

30 Nov

He’s not signing new contract at Napoli – Romano on Osimhen’s situation amid Chelsea, Arsenal link

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Football transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest update on Victor Osimhen’s situation at Napoli. Romano said the Nigerian international is unlikely to sign a new contract at Napoli amid interest from Chelsea and Arsenal. Osimhen’s current deal with Napoli is set to expire in June 2025. Speaking recently on the Kick streaming, Romano said (h/t HITC): “Napoli and Osimhen have no agreement on a new contract. “That is a crucial point because he is only under contract until June 2025 and my indications are very clear – Osimhen is not signing a new deal at Napoli, so that…

28 Aug

Napoli lavishes praise on Osimhen for selflessness in win vs Sassuolo

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Napoli manager, Rudi Garcia reserved huge praise for Victor Osimhen for his magnanimity during the club’s Serie A clash against Sassuolo at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Saturday. The Serie A champions won the encounter 2-0 to maintain their perfect start to the season. Osimhen opened the scoring for the Partenopei from the spot in the first half. It was the Nigeria international’s 100th club goal. Napoli won another penalty after the break and Osimhen handed the ball to his teammate, Giacomo Raspadori. Raspadori however missed the spot kick, but captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo scored a few minutes…

20 Aug

‘I Have Cristiano In Osimhen’ – Napoli Coach

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Napoli manager Rudi Garcia recently likened Victor Osimhen to Cristiano Ronaldo when asked about the Nigeria international in an interview. Garcia was appointed as the head coach of Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr on June 29, 2022, prior to the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo. The pair worked together upon the Portugal superstar’s arrival in January for close to three months before the former left the club by mutual agreement on April 13. The Frenchman was shown the door despite boasting an impressive win percentage of 69.23, winning 18 of his 26 games in charge. The reason was likely due to…