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Osimhen set to extend contract at Napoli by a year, salary increase
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is set to extend his contract at Serie A champions Napoli by a further one year as his current deal will expire in June 2025.
Champions League: After CAF Award win Osimhen scores to secure round of 16 for Napoli
Less than a day after clinching the 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, Victor Osimhen scored a goal for SSC Napoli in a UEFA Champions League clash against Braga to secure a ticket to the round of 16 for his Italian side.
2023 CAF Awards: Osimhen, Oshoala, Nnadozie, Super Falcons win as Nigeria sweeps top prizes
Twenty-Four years after Nwankwo Kanu’s triumph as the continent’s best soccer star, Victor Osimhen, was, on Monday, in Marrakech, Morocco, named African Footballer of the Year for his exploits for his club, Napoli and country, Nigeria, in the 2022/23 season.
Premier League: Man City beats Luton to end 4-match winless run. Tottenham thrashes Newcastle 4-1
Without the injured Erling Haaland and trailing 1-0 to Luton at halftime, Manchester City was in danger of plunging into a full-blown crisis approaching the halfway point of its Premier League title defense.
Peseiro takes search for Super Eagles’ goalkeeper to South Africa
Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro, has taken his search for a quality goalkeeper to South Africa, where forgotten Nigerian star, Daniel Akpeyi plays for Moroka Swallows.
Minister, Foreign partners, others hunt for talents at Obasa Cup
The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has promised a partnership between the Federal Government and the sporting community in Agege to make the Obasa Cup football tournament a state-wide event.
Premier League: Liverpool hit the top as Arsenal lose, Man Utd humiliated by Bournemouth
Liverpool climbed atop the Premier League after Mo Salah scored his 200th goal for the club in a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday before Aston Villa beat Arsenal 1-0 for a 15th straight home league win to stop the Gunners retaking first place.
One shot as gunmen attack Sunshine Stars players, officials
Gunmen on Thursday attacked players and officials of the Sunshine Stars football club of Akure along the Benin-Ore highway.
AFCON: Minister, NFF, Peseiro plot Super Eagles’ path to victory
Super Eagles Manager, Jose Peseiro, on Wednesday, reiterated his determination to win the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
Premier League: Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1, Aston Villa shock Man City 1-0
Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 in an English Premier League week 15 match on Wednesday.