Archives Tag: Italy
Super Eagles AFCON Hopes Suffer Huge Blow As Osimhen Is Ruled Out For Three Months
April 19, 2022
The chances of the Super Eagles clinching the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroun suffered a big blow after SSC Napoli of Italy striker Victor Osimhen was ruled out of the continental showpiece through an injury sustained while playing in the 3-2 defeat to Inter Milan in the Serie A on Sunday, November … Continue reading Super Eagles AFCON Hopes Suffer Huge Blow As Osimhen Is Ruled Out For Three Months
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Osimhen’s Injury Could Be A Big Blow To Nigeria’s AFCON Plans
April 19, 2022
Italian Serie A club SSC Napoli has confirmed that their Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has fractured his orbit and cheekbone in the club’s 3-2 loss to Inter Milan in the league on Sunday, November 21, 2021. The Super Eagles forward clashed heads with Inter defender Milan Škriniar and had to be substituted just ten … Continue reading Osimhen’s Injury Could Be A Big Blow To Nigeria’s AFCON Plans
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Osimhen Wins Italian Serie A Player Of The Month
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria and Napoli of Italy striker, Victor Osimhen, has been voted the Italian Serie A Player of the Month for September 2021. The Italian Footballers’ Association voted the Nigerian after series of impressive performances in the league that has seen him beat critics who questioned his quality when he joined from … Continue reading Osimhen Wins Italian Serie A Player Of The Month
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Nigerians In Sports: Osimhen Set To Resume Training After Head Injury Scare
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, is set to resume training gradually after a head injury scare during Napoli’s 4-2 loss to Atlanta in the Italian Serie A on Sunday, February 21, 2021. The club’s expensive signing will be assessed on a daily basis as he rejoins his teammates on the field of … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Osimhen Set To Resume Training After Head Injury Scare
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Simeon Nwankwo Optimistic About Eagles Recall
April 19, 2022
Crotone of Italy striker, Simeon Nwankwo, has made public his aim of returning to the Super Eagles after being ignored for a long while by coach Gernot Rohr. Nwankwo who boasts one goal in five appearances for the three-time African champions last featured for Nigeria in a bench role during the 2019 Africa Cup … Continue reading Simeon Nwankwo Optimistic About Eagles Recall
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Victor Osimhen Joins Napoli, Becomes Most Expensive African Footballer
April 19, 2022
On Friday, July 31, 2020, Italian league giants, SSC Napoli, confirmed that they have signed Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, from French Ligue 1 club, Lille OSC. Though the Italian club failed to disclose the amount they paid the Les Douges to acquire the services of the Nigerian, reports from France and … Continue reading Victor Osimhen Joins Napoli, Becomes Most Expensive African Footballer
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Nigerians In Sports: Victor Osimhen Completes Napoli Medicals
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria star, Victor Osimhen, has completed his medicals ahead of a summer switch to Italian league giants, SSC Napoli this summer. The deal with the Nigerian’s long term suitors is believed to be in the region of £74million. Osimhen, 21, has seen interest from numerous European sides including English Premier League … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Victor Osimhen Completes Napoli Medicals
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Troost-Ekong Extends Contract with Udinese
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria central back, William Troost-Ekong, has expressed excitement over extending his contract with his Italian club, Udinese, and has vowed to remain committed. The new deal was signed by Ekong on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 and will keep the Nigerian international at the Italian outfit until 2023. Very happy with my renewal. … Continue reading Troost-Ekong Extends Contract with Udinese
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Amazing Private Tours You Can Book Any Time
April 19, 2022
The tours in March are few because most tour agencies are planning travel trips out of Nigeria for Easter payment plans are in full swing. But whether you intend to utilise the Easter Break next month or not, there are some amazing packages organised by different tour agencies you can book for yourself and your … Continue reading Amazing Private Tours You Can Book Any Time
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Nigeria and Italy End in a Draw
April 19, 2022
Nigeria and Italy played out a 2-all game at Craven Cottage, Fulham, London last night. The Super Eagles of Nigeria put on a wonderful display against the Azurri of Italy in a friendly played at the home turf of Premier League side, Fulham Football Club in London. Buoyed by their World Cup qualification, Coach Stephen … Continue reading Nigeria and Italy End in a Draw
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Nigeria to Tackle Italy
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will tackle the Azzuri of Italy in a friendly match in London on 18 November. The match will take place at Premier League side, Fulham’s home ground, The Craven Cottage by 7:45pm Nigerian time. The match is billed to take place just two days after the return leg of Nigeria’s … Continue reading Nigeria to Tackle Italy
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Confederation Cup Round Up
April 19, 2022
JAPAN 1-2 MEXICO Both sides had nothing but pride to play for as Mexico departed the competition on a winning note. Mexican striker, Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez scored twice and missed an opportunity to take home the match ball when he blazed the rebound of his penalty kick into the stands. Japan got their goal through … Continue reading Confederation Cup Round Up
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Confederations Cup Round Up
April 19, 2022
BRASIL 3-0 JAPAN Hosts, Brasil easily dispatched Asian champions, Japan in the opening fixture of the tournament. Neymar got the ball rolling in the third minute, unleashing a thunderbolt into the top right hand corner. Neymar who hadn’t scored in 9 games prior to this fixture, showed why he’s been touted the next Pele with … Continue reading Confederations Cup Round Up
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Lanre Da Silva Ajayi (LDA)’s ‘Butterfly Kisses’ now in Dolce & Gabanna stores in Italy
April 19, 2022
Lanre Da Silva Ajayi’s self-named design brand (LDA) debuted this February at the famous retail store of world design giant- Dolce & Gabbana, pieces from LDA’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection specially tagged ‘Butterfly Kisses’ can now be bought at the Dolce & Gabbana Spiga2 Concept Store located in Milan, Italy. LDA is the first African … Continue reading Lanre Da Silva Ajayi (LDA)’s ‘Butterfly Kisses’ now in Dolce & Gabanna stores in Italy
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Olympics 2012: Days One and Two For Team Nigeria.
April 19, 2022
First day at the Olympics, Nigeria participated only in Tennis with veteran Segun Toriola going head to head with Sweden’s Jorgen Persson, who has played tennis at the Olympics since Seoul 1988 and Quadri Haruna squaring off against Spain’s Carlos Machado.
