By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Victor Osimhen delivered the decisive blow in Turin as Galatasaray qualified for the UEFA Champions League round of 16, overcoming Juventus 7-5 on aggregate after a dramatic 3-2 extra-time defeat at the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday night. The Nigerian striker struck in the 105th minute of extra time, halting Juventus’ remarkable
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo African footballers are once again redefining Europe’s biggest stage, with Serhou Guirassy emerging as the latest symbol of excellence in the UEFA Champions League. Nearly three decades after George Weah finished as the competition’s top scorer for Paris Saint‑Germain in 1995, Guirassy has reignited continental pride by rising to the summit
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has revealed he was left completely disoriented after suffering racist abuse and discriminatory treatment during his turbulent spell at Napoli FC, accusing the club’s hierarchy of dehumanizing him at the height of their dispute. Speaking in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Nigerian
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that his dream move to Juventus was stopped by Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis despite serious negotiations. The Nigerian forward confirmed that Juventus made a determined effort to sign him, but Napoli refused to approve the transfer. “Juventus were keen to bring me in
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has publicly accused former club Napoli of betrayal, racist mistreatment, and failing to honour a gentleman’s agreement that would have allowed him to leave on his own terms. In a verified interview with France Football, Osimhen said his relationship with Napoli was irreparably damaged following the club’s
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has lavished praise on Victor Osimhen, calling the Galatasaray and Nigeria forward a “very elite striker” as both sides prepare for their UEFA Champions League group stage clash at the Etihad Stadium tonight. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Guardiola singled out Osimhen’s quality and influence on the pitch, stressing