Tag: Victor Osimhen
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Victor Osimhen backs wonder goal to win Puskas award
Victor Osimhen has backed his incredible strike in Galatasaray’s win against Antalyaspor to win the Puskas award. Osimhen scored a superb overhead kick goal in the closing stages of the game. Asked whether his goal deserved a Puskás nomination, the reigning African Men’s Player of the Year didn’t hide his feelings. “Of course it could be. It was…
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Serie A: Napoli right to swap Victor Osimhen for Lukaku – Denis
Former Napoli striker, German Denis believed Romelu Lukaku is a better fit for the club this season than Victor Osimhen under their manager Antonio Conte Lukaku arrived the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium this summer on a permanent transfer from Chelsea. Osimhen then moved to Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal. Lukaku has already…
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Transfer: Victor Osimhen’s market value suffers massive drop
Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen’s transfer value has dropped significantly. According to the updated Transfermarkt valuation released on Friday, Osimhen is now valued at €75m. The Nigerian was previously valued at €100m before his loan move to Galatasaray. The 25-year-old is however the most valuable player in the Turkish Super Lig. Former Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri…
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Turkish Super Lig: Victor Osimhen gets assist in Galatasaray’s debut
Victor Osimhen on Saturday night got an assist in his debut for Galatasaray against Rizespor. The Nigerian striker, who joined Galatasaray this summer on a season-long loan from Napoli, gave an assist in the first half as the host defeated Rizespor. Osimhen was active in the attack as he played full 90 minutes. The Turkish…
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Victor Osimhen overtakes Aiyegbeni in Super Eagles all-time goalscorers’ list [See Top 10]
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, is now third on the list of Nigeria’s all-time top scorers after surpassing Yakubu Aiyegbeni. Osimhen, who is on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, scored a goal as Super Eagles defeated Benin Republic 3-0 in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying clash on Saturday evening I’m Uyo. His team-mate…
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Transfer deadline day: Victor Osimhen’s move to Chelsea collapses, set for Napoli stay
Victor Osimhen’s proposed move from Napoli to Chelsea has collapsed. The 26-year-old has been linked with a move to the Blues, despite keen interest from Al Ahli. However, Osimehen was not able to reach an agreement with the Premier League. This leaves the Nigerian striker’s future up in air, as he has been frozen out…
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Transfer deadline day: Two reasons Chelsea failed to sign Victor Osimhen revealed
Two major reasons Victor Osimhen could not join Chelsea on summer transfer window deadline day have been revealed. The Nigeria international remains a Napoli player after the European transfer window closed on Friday night. Chelsea failed to secure a deal for the striker who has been their long-term target. Osimhen has scored 76 goals in…
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Transfer: Victor Osimhen’s move to PSG in danger
Nigeria international, Victor Osimhen’s move from Napoli to Paris Saint-Germain is in danger. This follows the latest round of negotiations between the two clubs, according to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano. Romano said PSG saw their attempt to include Kang-in Lee rejected by the Serie A club. He tweeted: “Negotiations between PSG and Napoli for…
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Osimhen is very annoying – Serie A defender opens up
Bologna defender, Riccardo Calafiori has said that Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is an annoying attacker. Bologna beat Napoli 2-0 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Saturday evening with Osimhen failing to score. Calafiori was in constant face off with Osimhen as the Italian defender stopped the Nigerian to one shot on target. Osimhen managed 30…
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Transfer: Liverpool join Chelsea in race to sign Super Eagles star
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, who has also garnered interest from Premier League side Chelsea. Osimhen is expected to leave Napoli at the end of the season. His contract with Napoli will end in 2026. As per Correire dello Sport, Liverpool have now joined the race to sign Osimhen.…