Victor Osimhen

Super Eagles striker, Osimhen allegedly punches journalist
24 Jan

Super Eagles striker, Osimhen allegedly punches journalist

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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is being accused of punching a journalist during a late-night outing in Istanbul, Turkey. Osimhen is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. The incident happened as Osimhen was leaving an entertainment venue with his friends. According to Posta Newspaper, a group of reporters, including journalist Tolga Bozduman, tried to take pictures of the Nigerian. However, the situation quickly escalated into chaos. Bozduman said: “I filmed Osimhen at the door with three of my colleagues. “When the flashes went off, all hell broke loose. He ran towards me, screaming. He tried to take my camera…
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Liverpool Explored Osimhen Deal – Monday’s Gossip
02 Sep

Liverpool Explored Osimhen Deal – Monday’s Gossip

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Liverpool explored deal to sign Napoli's Victor Osimhen, Newcastle's Kieran Trippier attracts interest from Saudi Pro League, Olympiakos keen on Willian. Liverpool explored the possibility of signing Nigeria international Victor Osimhen, 25, in the summer transfer window but were put off by the Napoli forward's huge salary. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian), external Newcastle right-back Kieran Trippier might head to one of several interested clubs in Saudi Arabia, with the 33-year-old former England defender keen to leave the North East. (Sun), external Newcastle have dismissed suggestions that Trippier wants to leave the club to move to Saudi Arabia or Turkey. (Talksport), external Manchester United are looking to sign Fulham's 27-year-old…
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Napoli’s Social Media Executive Resigns Over Victor Osimhen Offensive Post
03 Oct

Napoli’s Social Media Executive Resigns Over Victor Osimhen Offensive Post

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Napoli’s social media executive has stepped down from his role amid the ongoing saga over the club’s highly critiqued antics on TikTok. The Serie A side sparked controversy this week when they posted videos on their TikTok account mocking striker Victor Osimhen, leading to his agent threatening to take legal action. The first video posted showed the 24-year-old appealing for a penalty, with sped-up audio captioned ‘Gimme penalty please’ before showing him blazing the spot-kick wide of the post. A second video from the club’s account, which has been circulated online and since deleted, compared Osimhen to a ‘coconut’ – widely viewed as a racial…
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Napoli Defends Controversial TikTok Video Of Osimhen
28 Sep

Napoli Defends Controversial TikTok Video Of Osimhen

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Italian champions Napoli have clarified the intention behind the ‘infamous’ TikTok video of Victor Osimhen which was shared by the club a few days ago. The edited video which featured the Nigeria striker missing a penalty was mixed with a ‘funny voice’ insinuating the 24-year-old ‘crying for a penalty only to miss it after. ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS, FIRE WHOEVER MADE THIS! IT’S NOT LIGHTHEARTED, IT’S AN ATTACK.PIC.TWITTER.COM/LYGZKPQYDX — FOOTBALL REPORT (@FOOTBALLREPRT) SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 The video which has triggered a number of events from concerned parties including a ‘legal threat’ from the player’s agent followed a recent outburst between…
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Osimhen Is Better Than Benzema, Haaland – Nigerians Shower Praises After Hat-Trick Against Sao Tome
11 Sep

Osimhen Is Better Than Benzema, Haaland – Nigerians Shower Praises After Hat-Trick Against Sao Tome

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GOAL readers have suggested that Nigerian star Victor Osimhen will have a better legacy than former Real Madrid star Karim Benzema. Victor Osimhen grabbed a hat-trick for Nigeria in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Sunday evening as the Super Eagles thrashed Sao Tome and Principe. The SSC Napoli striker helped his side qualify for next year's Afcon in Ivory Coast and he has now netted 20 goals in the colours of the national team. A certain section of Nigerian supporters have compared him to Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and former Real Madrid attacker Karim Benzema. Some have…
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Go For The Money – Nigerians Charge At Victor Osimhen To Accept €1m A Week Deal From Saudi Club
02 Aug

Go For The Money – Nigerians Charge At Victor Osimhen To Accept €1m A Week Deal From Saudi Club

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Nigerians on social media have advised Victor Osimhen to accept Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal's lucrative €1 million-a-week deal. Many believe the offer is a life-changing deal, hence, Osimhen should follow in the footsteps of his Super Eagles teammate, Odoin Ighalo Hilal, and accept the deal. The Nigerian forward could earn €52 million a year if he agrees to join the Saudi Pro League side. According to Sky Sports, Hilal also submitted €140 million as a transfer fee to Napoli. Meanwhile, Italian outlet Il Mattino claims both the player and Napoli have rejected the offer. The Italian side who are…
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Full List Of Winners At The 5th Ghana Football Awards
26 Jun

Full List Of Winners At The 5th Ghana Football Awards

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The fifth edition of the Ghana Football Awards took place at the Accra International Conference Centre on June 25, 2023. The event was highly attended by some former football players like Asamoah Gyan, Eric Bekoe, Augustine Arhinful and the like. This year's awards saw Kudus emerge victorious as he claimed the prestigious Footballer of the Year Award. Blessing Shine Agbomdzi, who plays for ASFAR in Morocco, was named the Women's Footballer of the Year. Napoli's Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, was honoured as the Best African International Player of the Year for his outstanding performances. FC Nordsjaelland forward Ernest Nuamah emerged…
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Racism Scandal Hit Serie A After Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen Was Sidelined In Viral Artwork
08 May

Racism Scandal Hit Serie A After Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen Was Sidelined In Viral Artwork

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Football fans on social media have accused the Italian Serie A of supposed racism after failing to use Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen in the official Napoli crowning artwork. The official handle of the league posted an artwork that has Napoli legend Diego Maradona crowning Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, depicting the old guard passing on the Napolian crown to the Georgian for leading the club to win the league. Maradona is adored in Napoli's history after leading the club to two Serie A titles in three other trophies. Hence, the artwork had him with a crown. Many believe Osimhen deserves the crown because…
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