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Osimhen: New Napoli boss Calzona offers update on Nigerian striker

Osimhen: New Napoli boss Calzona offers update on Nigerian striker

New Napoli manager Francesco Calzona has offered a new update on Victor Osimhen ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League clash with Barcelona. The Nigeria international did not feature in the weekend's 1-1 home draw with Genoa, with then-manager Walter Mazzarri declaring he was not in the best shape fitness wise after his participation at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Mazzarri was sacked on Monday with...

UCL: Mazzarri explains why Osimhen did not start against Real Madrid

Osimhen doubtful for UCL clash with Barcelona

Napoli manager Walter Mazzarri says that Victor Osimhen is in doubt to face Barcelona in their UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg clash at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday. The 25-year-old Nigerian returned back to Naples on Friday after his participation at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations where Super Eagles reached the final but lost to hosts Ivory Coast. He did not...