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Ex-Napoli striker Carnevale explains why Osimhen needs to move on from the club

Former Napoli striker Andrea Carnevale, believes  Victor Osimhen should leave the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the best interest of all parties. Speculation over his future has been rife since Antonio Conte was announced as manager last month, and the Italian tactician having preference for Romelu Lukaku whom he won the Serie A title with at Inter Milan. Osimhen has not been named in any of...

Osimhen begins pre-season training with Napoli amid transfer speculation

Osimhen begins pre-season training with Napoli amid transfer speculation

Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, was amongst the early birds at Napoli's pre-season training despite reports he will be leaving the club in the ongoing summer transfer window. The striker arrived at Napoli's Castel Volturno on  Tuesday morning to undergo medical examinations before commencing training with his teammates under the guidance of the new manager, Antonio Conte. The 2022-23 Serie A scorer has been linked to...

Napoli star Osimhen hosts Super Eagles stars & Nigerian celebrities in beach house

Napoli star Osimhen hosts Super Eagles stars & Nigerian celebrities in beach house

Reigning African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen turned up his vacation mood on Saturday by hosting his international teammates and Nigerian celebrities in a private beach house. The lively party that took place in Lagos had 2019 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer, Odio Ighalo in attendance, alongside Henry Onyekuru, Paul Onuachu, John Ogu and Anthony Nwakaeme. Nigerian celebrities who made the event include celebrity...

NFF to appoint foreign technical adviser for Super Eagles

Where Finidi George got it wrong as Super Eagles coach

Finidi George brought an end to his brief spell as Nigeria coach on June 15 by tendering his resignation letter. The former Enyimba manager did not delay his decision after the Super Eagles’ poor results in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June. Nigeria held South Africa to a 1-1 draw in Uyo and then travelled to Abidjan to lose 2-1 to neighbours, Benin. The...

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles hold Equatorial Guinea to draw in Group A opener

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Osimhen withdraws from Nigeria squad

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been replaced in Nigeria's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin in June. Osimhen has been replaced by high-flying Enugu Rangers left-back, Kenneth Igboke due to an injury that will rule him out of action for four weeks. Osimhen came off the bench to play in Napoli's goalless draw against Lecce on Sunday as his...