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Napoli Striker Osimhen: “Maradona is the Greatest of All Time”

October 12, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli center-forward Victor Osimhen is unconcerned with fame associated with being one of the world’s best strikers, as he continues to rack in the goals, with six goals from eight league appearances: "When people come to me and show appreciation, thank me, tell me to continue like this, for me it's a privilege."

PSG will face the daunting task of replacing Kylian Mbappé in the summer and have shown interest in two Serie A stars, Victor Osimhen and Marcus Thuram.

Napoli Ace Truly Considered Saudi Arabia Summer Switch

September 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Victor Osimhen thought about leaving Napoli to move to Saudi Arabia after drawing a mammoth offer last summer, but he ultimately decided to stay put. José Pereiro, the coach of the Nigerian national team, dished on his star: "“He can surely win the Ballon d’Or in the future."

Victor Osimhen is set to be in high demand next summer, but Napoli will demand a hefty sum from whoever tries to acquire him.

Napoli Hero Osimhen Exalted as Part of Elite Marksmen

May 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli’s title-winning goal fittingly arrived from the boot of Victor Osimhen, who clinched the Scudetto with a second-half equaliser at the Dacia Arena with five matchdays to go – a joint-record in Sere A history.

Amiens Teenage Talent Ilenikhena in Inter’s Sights for Transfer

January 30, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Belgium youth prodigy Zeno Debast isn’t the only youngster in Inter’s crosshairs as a transfer target. At only 16, should Ilenikhena join, he will directly be incorporated within Inter Primavera.

José Pereiro has to monitor Serie A closely, considering the many Nigerian players in the league, starting with Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.

Nigeria Boss Warns Napoli About Star Future, Lauds Mourinho

November 10, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Nigeria, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

New Nigeria coach José Pereiro has to monitor Serie A very closely, considering the many players in the league, starting with Napoli and Atalanta aces Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. He talk highly of the Napoli star, suggesting that he'll be in high demand come next summer.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Atalanta: Osimhen Settles “Nigerian Derby”

November 5, 2022 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Italian Football, Napoli, Nigeria, Player Ratings, Serie A

Victor Osimhen inspired a comeback by nodding home the equalizer before providing the assist for Eljif Elmas' winner. So check out our ratings for Napoli players who have just opened an eight-point gap on top of the table following their invaluable away victory over Atalanta.

Gian Piero Gasperini is getting the pure center-forward he was clamoring for. Atalanta have brokered a deal with Sturm Graz for Rasmus Hojlund.

Atalanta Player Ratings vs Napoli: Wasteful Hojlund Costs La Dea

November 5, 2022 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Italian Football, Napoli, Nigeria, Player Ratings, Serie A

Victor Osimhen dragged the visitors back to the match by scoring the equalizer before setting up the winner for Eljif Elmas. We expected a strong response from La Dea in the second half, but Gian Piero Gasperini's rarely threatened Alex Meret's goal. So here are our ratings for the Atalanta players in their losing effort against Napoli.

What We Learned as Nigeria Advance to AFCON Round of 16

January 15, 2022 Kolade Daniel AFCON, Serie A

An overall brilliant performance from the Super Eagles saw the West African side ease their way to the next round of then Africa Cup of Nations after a commanding display against Sudan.

Nigeria made their intent known early on after …

Egypt Defeat to Nigeria May Be Good News for Liverpool Title Race

January 12, 2022 Kolade Daniel AFCON, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A

More than a few observing glances were cast at the Roumdé Adjia stadium in Garoua, Cameroon as Nigeria and Egypt played out a blockbuster Africa Cup of Nations clash on Tuesday evening.

The North Africans however fell to a limp …

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah had a day to forget as Egypt lose their Afcon 2021 opener to the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Monday night

The Cult of Calcio will give a special focus …

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Napoli Striker Osimhen: “Maradona is the Greatest of All Time”

Napoli Ace Truly Considered Saudi Arabia Summer Switch

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