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
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has stated that tactical superiority will be the deciding factor in the highly anticipated AFCON 2025 semi-final clash between Nigeria and Morocco, scheduled for Wednesday in Rabat. Speaking on his podcast, Oliseh praised both teams’ performances so far but emphasized that the coach who
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Super Eagles and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has reaffirmed his deep respect for late Nigerian football legend Rashidi Yekini, describing him as Nigeria’s greatest striker of all time, regardless of individual records or comparisons. Speaking to journalists following Nigeria’s 2–0 quarterfinal victory over Algeria on Saturday in Marrakech, Osimhen made
By Paul Lucky Okoku A controlled knockout performance defined by tempo, trust, and structure—dominant in execution, but properly measured in context “In tournament football, authority is revealed not in moments of excitement, but in long stretches where the opponent is denied belief.” Match Context This Round of 16 tie at the Africa Cup of
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has broken his silence on the on‑field confrontation between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 4‑0 Round of 16 win over Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, describing the incident as a product of competitive drive rather than a deep‑seated rift. Speaking on his
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 win over Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco was overshadowed by a tense moment between two of the team’s key forwards, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. Despite the Super Eagles cruising to a convincing victory, Osimhen was visibly agitated
Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 with a thrilling 3–2 win over Tunisia in Fez on Saturday. The match showcased standout performances from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman, who collectively contributed all three goals and two assists. Osimhen opened the scoring in