Category: Sports

  • Liberian President George Weah praises Victor Osimhen’s strength and fighting spirit

    Liberian President George Weah praises Victor Osimhen’s strength and fighting spirit

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    Liberian President George Weah commended Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen after his impressive performance in the Super Eagles’ 3-2 victory over Sierra Leone in an African Cup of Nations qualifier. Weah, a former football star himself, personally wrote a letter to Osimhen, urging him to continue working hard and achieving new milestones following his successful season…

  • Mixed Reactions from Fans as Nigeria Secures AFCON Qualification

    Mixed Reactions from Fans as Nigeria Secures AFCON Qualification

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      Following Nigeria’s 3-2 victory over Sierra Leone, securing their qualification for the upcoming AFCON in Ivory Coast, fans have taken to social media to express their opinions on the performance of the Super Eagles, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. Although Kelechi Iheanacho’s stoppage-time goal secured the win after Victor Osimhen’s first-half brace was canceled…

  • Liberian President George Weah Commends Victor Osimhen as Super Eagles Reach AFCON Finals

    Liberian President George Weah Commends Victor Osimhen as Super Eagles Reach AFCON Finals

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    Liberian President George Weah has praised Victor Osimhen, the forward for the Super Eagles, following Nigeria’s victory in the AFCON finals with a 2-0 lead on Sunday. Osimhen, who has been enjoying a remarkable season with 25 league goals, helping Napoli secure their first Italian Serie A title in 33 years, received a personal letter…

  • Enyimba’s Obioma aims to secure Champions League alongside NPFL title

    Enyimba’s Obioma aims to secure Champions League alongside NPFL title

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    Enyimba’s striker, Emeka Obioma, reflects on his disappointment after not being selected for the Eagles versus Sierra Leone AFCON qualifier, his Golden Boot win in the 2022/23 Nigeria Premier League, and more in an interview with EBENEZER BAJELA. Q: You emerged as the winner of the Golden Boot for the 2022/23 Nigeria Premier League with…

  • Borussia Dortmund’s Bellingham joins Madrid.

    Borussia Dortmund’s Bellingham joins Madrid.

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    Real Madrid has officially announced the acquisition of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund. The English international has signed a six-year contract with the Spanish club. The transfer fee for Bellingham exceeds 100 million euros ($108 million). Last week, Dortmund confirmed that an agreement had been reached with Madrid for the 19-year-old midfielder. The deal is…

  • Manchester United Eyes Rasmus Højlund as Alternative to Victor Osimhen

    Manchester United Eyes Rasmus Højlund as Alternative to Victor Osimhen

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    Manchester United Considering Rasmus Højlund as Alternative to Victor Osimhen Manchester United is reportedly considering a move for Atalanta’s Rasmus Højlund as a backup option if they fail to secure their primary targets this summer. According to recent reports, United would need to pay a fee of €60 million to acquire Højlund, whose value has…

  • Victor Osimhen’s Renewal with Napoli Looks Unlikely

    Victor Osimhen’s Renewal with Napoli Looks Unlikely

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    Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker, appears unlikely to extend his contract with Napoli, as his current deal is set to expire in the summer of 2025. According to reports from Il Mattino, Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, recently urged Napoli’s owner, Aurelio de Laurentiis, to assess the situation. Calenda made it clear that his client has…

  • Osimhen advises Napoli against hiring Galtier as coach

    Osimhen advises Napoli against hiring Galtier as coach

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    Victor Osimhen, the talented Nigerian forward who currently plays for Napoli, has reportedly taken an active role in advising the club’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, on the selection of their new coach. Following the departure of Luciano Spalletti, the club has been on the lookout for a suitable replacement, and one of the strong contenders…

  • Abiola’s sporting legacy remains unmatched even after 25 years.

    Abiola’s sporting legacy remains unmatched even after 25 years.

    In a prophetic interview back in 1992, after receiving prestigious accolades such as induction into the African Football Hall of Fame and the highest honor from the Confederation of African Football, the late Chief Moshood Abiola expressed his confidence that Nigeria would eventually honor him. Abiola remarked, “Only Nigeria refused to honor me, but I’m…

  • Enyimba Secures Ninth League Championship Title!

    Enyimba Secures Ninth League Championship Title!

    Enyimba International FC of Aba Clinch Ninth Nigeria Premier League Title! Enyimba International FC of Aba secured their ninth Nigeria Premier League (NPL) championship title last night, emerging as the winners of the Championship Super 6 Playoffs in Lagos. With all three top contenders finishing on nine points each, Enyimba claimed the title with a…