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Messi backs Lautaro Martinez to win 2024 Ballon d’Or

Messi backs Lautaro Martinez to win 2024 Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi has backed his Argentine compatriot Lautaro Martinez to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, believing the Inter Milan forward has had a “spectacular year”, Afrosport reports. The 27-year-old was instrumental for the Nerazzurri as he helped them to a 20th Scudetto last season and also won the Capocannoniere for top scorer after netting 24 goals. Martinez also played his part as Argentina won back-to-back Copa America...

Osimhen named Serie A best striker for 2022-23 season

Osimhen named Serie A best striker for 2022-23 season

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has been named the best striker in Serie A for the 2022–23 season. The 24-year-old fends off competition from Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez and Portuguese forward Rafael Leao of AC Milan to win the accolade. Serie A made the announcement on their social media channel on Friday. https://twitter.com/SerieA_EN/status/1664648070448005121?s=20 Osimhen has been sensational for Napoli all season long, leading them to their...

Osimhen marks Napoli’s milestone with brace

Osimhen marks Napoli’s milestone with brace

Victor Osimhen was at the double in his 100th appearance for Napoli as Bologna held the Serie A champions to a 2-2 draw on Sunday afternoon. The Nigerian scored his 24th and 25th goals in the league, making him only the fifth player to score 25 goals or more across Europe's top five leagues and increasing his season's tally to 30 goals in all competitions. https://twitter.com/SerieA_EN/status/1662847037497389056?t=vmA3RghK1NKhLoD76a0NJw&s=19...

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Napoli’s Osimhen wins Serie A player of the Month

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has won the Serie A Player of the Month award for January. The 24-year-old has been in impeccable form for Napoli this season, with 16 goals and three assists, including five goals and an assist in four league appearances in January. Osimhen already received the Goal of the Month award for his amazing goal in Napoli's 2-1 victory over AS Roma...

Napoli’s Osimhen & Atalanta’s Lookman continue Serie A dominance

Osimhen & Lookman nominated for Serie A monthly award

Following their outstanding performances in Serie A, the Super Eagles duo of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been nominated for the Player of the Month award for January. Osimhen and Lookman are the two leading scorers in the Italian top flight, with the latter on 12 goals from 19 games, two behind his compatriot Osimhen, who has 14 goals in 16 appearances. The duo have...