By Amaechi Agbo Expectedly, Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman scooped the Africa Player of the Year award at the 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night, less than 33 months after winning his first cap for Nigeria at international level. The 27-year-old won the FIFA U17 World Cup... Read more...
Victor Osimhen was once again left out in Napoli’s preseason 2-0 defeat against Spanish side, Girona. The current Africa Footballer of the Year holder had been expected to at least be on the Napoli bench for Saturday’s friendly against Girona, but was again nowhere to be seen. The Par... Read more...
By Amaechi Agbo Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen could miss Nigeria vs South Africa AFCON semi-final clash on Wednesday This is because the Africa Footballer of the Year winner did not travel with the team to Bouake today, venue of their Wednesday's battle. The 2024 Serie A Golden Boo... Read more...
By Amaechi Agbo Nigeria and Napoli of Italy striker, Victor Osimhen has dropped a hint that he could be joining a Premier League club next season. Osimhen who is currently with his national team, Super Eagles at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations AFCON 2023 in Ivory Coast where they have reac... Read more...
By Amaechi Agbo Victor Osimhen's agent has hit out at his Napoli teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s agent Mamuka Jugeli for suggesting the Nigerian will move to Saudi Arabia next summer. Osimhen signed a new contract until 2026 in December, with his salary reportedly more than doubling to £... Read more...
By Amaechi Agbo Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen will sign a new one year contract extension with Italian Serie A champions, Napoli, it has been understood Osimhen's new contract will see him remain at the club until 2026 The Africa Footballer of the Year's current contract elapses in... Read more...
By Amaechi Agbo In an unprecedented turn of events, two Nigerian players, Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala on Monday won the 2023 Africa Footballers of the Year Awards in Morocco. It was a historical moment , the first time ever two players from the same country are holding both men and wom... Read more...
By Amaechi Agbo Super Eagles of Nigeria and Napoli of Italy striker, Victor Osimhen will battle former holder Mohammed Salah of Egypt and current holder, Saido Mane of Senegal for the Africa Footballer of the Year 2023 Award. The trio are part of the 30-man shortlist for the coveted continent... Read more...
by Our Correspondent Saudi Arabia club, Al-Ahli has signed Manchester City player, Riyad Mahrez for £30 million as the Algeria national team captain completes his transfer to the Saudi Pro League side. The 32-year-old, who had two years left on his contract, is the latest big-name recruit b... Read more...
By Vitus Michael Former Super Eagles defender, Taribo was has stated that Napoli of Italy striker, Victor Osimhen is not far from winning the coveted Africa Footballer of the Year award in 2023 if he remains consistent. The 24-year-old is the current Serie A top scorer with 14 goals and Tari... Read more...