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Peseiro backs Osimhen to lead Super Eagles’ to AFCON glory

Jose Peseiro is confident in Victor Osimhen’s ability to guide Nigeria to victory at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Osimhen played a vital role in the team’s qualification for the tournament, emerging as the top scorer with 10 goals during the qualifiers.

Victor Osimhen – Getty image The Super Eagles’ head coach, Peseiro emphasized the importance of having Osimhen in the Super Eagles squad, stating the striker’s potential to make a difference at the Cote d’Ivoire tournament. Speaking at a celebratory dinner in Abu Dhabi to honour Osimhen’s recognition as Africa’s best player, Peseiro stated, “From our team, he (Osimhen) was the highest goal scorer during the qualifiers. “Of course, his teammates helped him to achieve that. I hope and wish he wins the highest goal scorer and helps us win the tournament,” he added.

Victor Osimhen named in 2023 Serie A ‘Team of the Year’

Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has been recognized in the Serie A Team of the Year, for his outstanding performances in the 2022/23 Serie A season. The selection, published by football statistics website Who Scored, also includes Osimhen’s teammate Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, making them the only Napoli players on the list. Other notable names in the Team of the Year include Paulo Dybala, Federico Dimarco, Lautaro Martinez, Danilo, and Hakan Calhanoglu. Osimhen had quite a remarkable season, contributing to Napoli’s success as they secured the Scudetto for the first time in over 30 years.

Victor Osimhen – Getty image His impressive goal-scoring form saw him net 26 goals in Serie A, earning him the Golden Boot award, a historic achievement for an African player in Italian football. Recall Osimhen was also awarded the 2023 CAF Player of the Year, for his domestic efforts with Super Eagles. He is the first Nigerian to win the awarded since Nwankwo Kanu last won it in 1999. He has now joined the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the 2024 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) holding in Côte d’Ivoire.

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Osimhen, Politano bag red cards in Napoli’s 2-0 defeat to Roma

Roma sealed a 2-0 win over Napoli in a heated clash, with Lorenzo Pellegrini breaking the deadlock in the second half with a volley. However, the game was marred by controversies as Napoli ended the game with nine men after Matteo Politano and Victor Osimhen were sent off. The match began with a sense of urgency from both sides, with Roma eager to climb back up the Serie A table. Napoli’s frustrations escalated as Matteo Politano was shown a straight red card in the 66th minute for an altercation with Roma’s Nicola Zalewski.

Roma boss Mourinho speaking to Osimhen in the match – Getty image The situation worsened for Napoli when Victor Osimhen received his second yellow card in the 87th minute, reducing Napoli to nine men. Despite being a man down, Napoli continued to push forward, but Roma’s defense was impenetrable. The match was effectively sealed in stoppage time when Romelu Lukaku combined with Evan Ndicka to score Roma’s second goal, securing the victory for the home side.

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Osimhen bags goal, assist in Napoli’s 2-1 over Cagliari

Victor Osimhen – Getty image Napoli secured a 2-1 win against Cagliari, with Victor Osimhen stealing the spotlight through a towering header and a thrilling assist. The Stadio Maradona witnessed a delayed kick-off due to strong winds damaging the roof, adding an unusual prelude to the match. Napoli, eager to bounce back from consecutive Serie A losses, faced a challenging Cagliari side who are fresh from a dramatic comeback against Sassuolo. The match began with both teams showing attacking strength, with Osimhen testing Cagliari’s goalkeeper Simone Scuffet and Kvaratskhelia delivering dangerous crosses. Victor Osimhen – Getty image However, Osimhen broke the deadlock with an unstoppable header, only for Cagliari’s Leonardo Pavoletti to level the score with a well-taken goal three minutes later. The decisive moment came when Osimhen exhibited some skill, juggling the ball amidst multiple defenders, and providing an exquisite assist for Kvicha Kvaratskhelia’s goal.

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Osimhen seals Napoli’s last 16 spot in style

Victor Osimhen – Getty image Napoli sealed their spot in Champions League last 16 with a 2-0 victory over Braga, courtesy of Victor Osimhen’s unorthodox finish. Despite recent struggles under new coach Walter Mazzarri, Napoli showed their determination in the match, giving their best performance. Osimhen who was on Monday honoured with the African Player of the Year Award, started the game. Braga started off the party scoring an own goal with a dismal defensive error. Victor Osimhen – Getty image Napoli’s lead strengthened when Natan, a central defender playing at left-back in the game, initiated a cross, leading to Osimhen’s back-heel flick that ricocheted off his other foot into the net. Meanwhile, it might as well not be a totally disappointing night for Braga, as Real Madrid rallied to a 3-2 victory over Union Berlin, to set them up for the Europa League play-offs.

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Osimhen, Oshoala named among finalists for 2023 Globe Soccer Awards

Nigerian football talents Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have secured spots in the final shortlists for the 2023 Globe Soccer Awards. The announcement which was made by the organizers on Tuesday, comes less than 24 hours they won the African male and female Best Players of the Year awards in Marrakech, Morocco. In the men’s category, Victor Osimhen finds himself in elite company, contending icons like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Erling Haaland. The final 11 also features stellar names such as Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior, and Bernardo Silva. Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala make final list of 2023 Globe Soccer Awards As for the women’s category, Asisat Oshoala, a prominent figure in Nigerian and Barcelona football, stands among the top 10 finalists. Oshoala who is still basking in the euphoria of a sixth CAF Women’s Player of the Year award, will face stiff competition with Sam Kerr, Aitana Bonmati, among others. The Globe Soccer Awards covers various categories, including Best Emerging Player, Best Goalkeeper, Best Midfielder, Best Coach, Best Club (men and women), Fans Favourite Player, Best Agent, and Best Club President. The winners across these diverse categories will be unveiled during the live broadcast of the Globe Soccer Awards gala on January 19, 2024, in Dubai. The event, held annually in Dubai, involves collaboration with international football organizations like FIFA, UEFA, ECA, and major football clubs. Meanwhile, The current holder of the title is former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, while his former teammate and Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo boasts six victories, making him the award’s record-holder of all time.

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Three-year old tweet predicting Osimhen will win African Best if he joins Napoli causes buzz online

A three-year old tweet suggesting Victor Osimhen will win CAF player of the Year if he moves to Napoli has resurfaced online. Osimhen on Monday night bagged his first African Player of the Year award in Marrakech, Morocco, defeating Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi. But it seems someone already saw Osimhen’s future three years ago, even before he made the big move to Napoli. A tweet by a certain Dumnodi Okonta on Twitter, dated June 30, 2020, predicted that Osimhen would win the African Best Player award if he joined Napoli.

Victor Osimhen – CAF Okonta wrote, “Victor Osimhen will win the CAF African Footballer of the Year if he moves to SSC Napoli” Surprisingly, the prophecy, whether made out of seriousness or not, has materialized. The tweet which has now gone viral again, has sparked reactions, with one user SportsDokita asking “how do you people make these prediction?”

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“Kan u believe it?” – Nwankwo Kanu congratulates Osimhen, Oshoala on historic CAF Awards

Super Eagles‘ legend Nwankwo Kanu has congratulated Nigeria’s duo Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala on their CAF Awards. Osimhen emerged for the first time, as Africa’s Best Player of the Year in the male category, beating the likes of Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi to the prize. Oshoala on the other hand, took her tally to six, the most by any African female player in history. Meanwhile in a tweet after the ceremony, Kanu, former Arsenal star comically congratulated the two superstars for their prestigious awards.

Nigerian stars Osimhen and Oshoala He wrote, “KAN U BELIEVE IT What a great accomplishment. Congratulations to @victorosimhen9 and @asisat_oshoala for winning African Player of the Year in football. Putting Nigeria on the map.” Recall that Kanu was the last Nigerian player to win the African Best Player of the Year award in 1999. KAN U BELIEVE IT What a great accomplishment. Congratulations to @victorosimhen9 and @asisat_oshoala for winning African Player of the Year in football. Putting Nigeria on the map ⚽️ @caf_online #cafawards2023 #Nigeria #africa pic.twitter.com/axFKH2H7jI — Kanu Nwankwo (@papilokanu) December 11, 2023 Osimhen has now officially taken the batten from him, 24 years later. Osimhen was instrument to Napoli’s Scudetto title last season, scoring impressive 26 goals. Oshoala also proved her competence, leading Barcelona’s women team to Champions League glory. She scored 27 goals across all competitions for the side last season.

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Osimhen to Chelsea in doubt as Napoli President confirms advanced talks of contract extension

Chelsea pursuit of Napoli’s Victor Osimhen faces setback as president Aurelio De Laurentiis reveals advanced talks of contract extension. Following reports of Chelsea considering a swoop bid for Osimhen to address their goalscoring issues, Napoli are reportedly determined to keep the forward for future projects. The Nigerian striker played a vital role in Napoli’s Serie A title victory last season, making him a prime target for club’s across Europe, seeking attacking reinforcements. De Laurentiis, while speaking at an awards ceremony said, “For Osimhen, we are now at the signing stage which has been pending since the summer.”

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen – Getty image Chelsea’s interest in the 24-year-old striker grew due to their challenges in front of goal in the Premier League this season, despite substantial investments in attacking options. The struggles of summer signing Nicolas Jackson and the absence of Christopher Nkunku intensified the need for a more daring goalscorer. Napoli’s strong stance on Osimhen’s value, with a reported £120m price tag, had dismissed suitors in the summer, but Chelsea returned, with the willingness to make the huge investment. However, with contract talks progressing with the Naples club, Chelsea’s hopes of securing Osimhen in the upcoming transfer window face uncertainty. The striker’s agent reportedly engaged in discussions with Napoli’s leadership during the recent Champions League clash against Real Madrid, to explore the possibilities for an extension, increased salary, and new release clause for the Super Eagles star.

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Osimhen, Conte ideal for Real Madrid

Former Chelsea and Italy striker Gianfranco Zola, has reasons to believe that Antonio Conte and Victor Osimhen are ideal for Real Madrid. The Italian legend made the statement in an interview with Kooora, ahead of Napoli’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday night. Zola noted Conte’s coaching style, stating, “Antonio Conte would be a distinguished choice” as a potential replacement for Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. He praised Ancelotti whose contracts expires in the summer of 2024 for his impact at Real Madrid, while emphasizing the importance of having someone who can manage the team’s many stars effectively. Zola suggests Osimhen and Conte are best fit for Real Madrid – Getty image Discussing potential forwards for Real Madrid, Zola mentioned Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Victor Osimhen. While he recognized Mbappe’s talent and personality, he suggested Haaland or Osimhen as better fits due to their classic center-forward attributes. Zola noted that Mbappe, although talented, is more of a winger than a striker. On the clash between Napoli and Real Madrid, Zola said Napoli will not find the game easy, recalling their current inconsistent form. However, Zola advised Napoli to concentrate on delivering a good performance during the clash.

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