Osimhen completes Galatasaray loan move, to receive over N10bn annual salary

Osimhen completes Galatasaray loan move, to receive over N10bn annual salary

Victor Osimhen has officially completed a season-long loan move to Galatasaray from Napoli, ending a protracted transfer saga. The Nigerian striker will receive a net pay of €6,000,000 (over N10 billion) annually and wear jersey number 45. Galatasaray confirmed the loan deal on Wednesday, stating that “an agreement has been reached with professional footballer Victor … Read more

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman nominated for top award

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman nominated for top award

The nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or have been announced. Ademola Lookman is the only African player to be shortlisted this year for the prestigious award. Lookman’s impressive performances in the Serie A with Atalanta, his historic hat trick in the UEFA Europa League final and the 2023 AFCON have made him a strong contender … Read more

‘We Melted Like Snow in The Sun’: Antonio Conte Blasts His Napoli Side After ‘Embarassing’ Loss at Verona

‘We Melted Like Snow in The Sun’: Antonio Conte Blasts His Napoli Side After ‘Embarassing’ Loss at Verona

Antonio Conte for Napoli (X) Napoli has been in a slump since Luciano Spalletti left last summer after steering the club to its first title in more than 30 years. Antonio Conte has a lot of work to do. Conte became Napoli’s fifth coach in little more than a year when he was hired in … Read more

Super Eagles, Bafana renew rivalry in World Cup qualifiers

Super Eagles, Bafana renew rivalry in World Cup qualifiers

The football rivalry between Nigeria and South Africa will be reignited Friday night at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo as both teams step up their chase for qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Coach Finidi George and the Super Eagles squad know nothing but victory will assuage the feelings of football-passionate Nigerians, who are … Read more

AFCON: Hosts Ivory Coast Set to Take on Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria in Summit Clash

AFCON: Hosts Ivory Coast Set to Take on Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria in Summit Clash

The Africa Cup of Nations concludes on Sunday as Ivory Coast aim to complete a remarkable turnaround in fortunes by becoming the first host nation to win the title in 18 years when they meet the Nigeria of Victor Osimhen in the final. The match starts at 2000 GMT at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium on … Read more

‘He’s Either Going to Real Madrid, PSG or an English Club’, Says Napoli President About Victor Osimhen

‘He’s Either Going to Real Madrid, PSG or an English Club’, Says Napoli President About Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen of Napoli (Credit: Twitter) Italian media have reported that Osimhen’s contract contains a release clause of between 120 and 130 million euros ($130 million to $141 million). Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen will leave Napoli this summer and join “either Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain or an English club”, the Italian club’s president and owner … Read more