Galatasaray striker Osimhen denies punching journalist, threatens legal action

Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen says he plans to take legal action against Turkish journalist Tolga Bozduman in the wake of an altercation last week, which led to accusations of physical assault by the striker. Bozduman had accused the Galatasaray striker of assaulting him after the club's 3-3 draw with Dinamo Kyiv. The Posta journalist claimed he was taking … Continue reading Galatasaray striker Osimhen denies punching journalist, threatens legal action

Napoli furious with Nigerian star Osimhen for snubbing Man Utd

Napoli have been left infuriated by Victor Osimhen’s decision to reject a move to Manchester United. According to La Repubblica, Osimhen is determined to spend the entire season at Turkish club, Galatasaray, even with United making an approach. The Nigeria international joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli last September. Napoli were hoping to make €81m … Continue reading Napoli furious with Nigerian star Osimhen for snubbing Man Utd

Transfer: Osimhen not leaving Galatasaray in January

Victor Osimhen has dismissed reports he will leave Galatasaray for a bigger European club in January. Osimhen joined the Yellow and Reds from Napoli on a season-long loan deal in January. There are speculations he could leave the Turkish Super Lig champions when the transfer window reopens in January. The 25-year-old has however said there … Continue reading Transfer: Osimhen not leaving Galatasaray in January

Can Chelsea sign Victor Osimhen in January?

Florent Malouda has urged Chelsea to move again for Victor Osimhen when the transfer window reopens in January. Chelsea came close to signing the Nigeria international in the summer but couldn’t meet up with his demands. Osimhen instead joined Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray on loan from Napoli. Malouda however insisted that the Blues should … Continue reading Can Chelsea sign Victor Osimhen in January?

Osimhen records an assist as Galatasaray win Mourinho’s Fenerbahce

Victor Osimhen bagged an assist for the second consecutive game as Galatasaray defeated Fenerbahce 3-1 in the Istanbul derby. Galatasaray got off to a good start when Dominik Livakovic put the ball into his own net in the 20th minute. Osimhen then set up his former Napoli teammate Dries Mertens for the second goal eight … Continue reading Osimhen records an assist as Galatasaray win Mourinho’s Fenerbahce

Mourinho vs Osimhen fight for dominance in Turkey

As Fenerbahçe prepare to host Galatasaray in the first Intercontinental Derby of the Turkish football season on Saturday, all eyes will be on the biggest Süper Lig arrivals this season by far - José Mourinho and Victor Osimhen. However, Mourinho is a master at mind games, almost beyond comparison, and rarely comes out on the losing … Continue reading Mourinho vs Osimhen fight for dominance in Turkey

Napoli boss shares regret over Victor Osimhen

Napoli boss, Antonio Conte has expressed regret over the club’s failure to sell Victor Osimhen this summer. The Italian also appeared to confirm he has no plans to reintegrate the Nigeria international in the squad. Conte spoke about the Osimhen situation after he led his side to a 2-1 win over Parma with Osimhen’s replacement, … Continue reading Napoli boss shares regret over Victor Osimhen

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen tops highest-paid footballers in Italy

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is the highest-paid footballer in Serie A with his recent Napoli contract and bonuses seeing him rise above Juventus forward in the Italian topflight earnings chart, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen, who joined Napoli from Lille in 2020, signed a new contract in December that earns him a monthly salary … Continue reading Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen tops highest-paid footballers in Italy

UCL: Barcelona defender names Osimhen ‘one of the world’s best footballers’

As the anticipation builds for the UEFA Champions League showdown between Barcelona and Napoli, Portuguese defender João Cancelo has showered praise on Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Spain on Tuesday night. The tie hangs delicately in the balance following a captivating 1-1 draw … Continue reading UCL: Barcelona defender names Osimhen ‘one of the world’s best footballers’

2 Nigerian strikers better than Ronaldo and Lewandoski

Nigeria’s Super Eagles strikers Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface have been ranked above Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski in the world's latest top 10 best strikers. Norwegian and Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland leads the list, followed by England skipper Harry Kane. The third slot went to Kylian Mbappe. Here's the full list: 1. Erling … Continue reading 2 Nigerian strikers better than Ronaldo and Lewandoski