Archives Tag: Victor Osimhen

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April 19, 2022

On-loan Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has hinted that he is open to a return to the Nigerian national team. Ighalo who recently extended his loan deal with the English Premier League giants hung up his international boot after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where he emerged highest goal scorer, as the Super Eagles … Continue reading Ighalo Hints At Eagles Return

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, has hailed ex-Nigerian international, Odion Ighalo, as a Nigerian football legend and admitted it will be difficult equaling the records set by the Manchester United star during his time with the Eagles. Ighalo who ended his international career after emerging the highest goal scorer at the 2019 Africa … Continue reading It will be difficult to fill Ighalo’s Shoes – Osimhen

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April 19, 2022

Ex-Nigerian international, Daniel Amokachi, believes that current Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, will score goals for football giants like FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Juventus if he gets signed by any of the trio in the future because he is naturally born to score goal. The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner believes that Osimhen … Continue reading Osimhen Will Do Well In Barcelona: Amokachi

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April 19, 2022

Ex-Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni has tipped Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, to become one of the leading strikers in world football in the near future. Osimhen who plies his trade with French Ligue One side, Lille OSC, has caught the eye of many this season with his goal-scoring exploits which has seen him net … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Aiyegbeni Tips Osimhen To Become World Class Striker

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, has admitted to missing football owing to the suspension of football leagues across Europe due to the corona virus pandemic. Corona virus is a major threat to global security as it has claimed thousands of lives and has put economic and social activities to a stop temporarily, including … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Osimhen Admits Missing Football

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April 19, 2022

Ex-Nigerian international, Victor Ikpeba, has advised in-form Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, to keep working hard and not see himself as the new Rashidi Yekini like many sports pundits have claimed. Osimhen, 20, has been impressive for both club and country, commanding Man of the Match performances for Lille OSC, which has seen him score … Continue reading Osimhen Must Work Harder To Reach Yekini – Ikpeba

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April 19, 2022

Nigerian football stars have been shortlisted for the preliminary list of players for the 2019 CAF African Player of the Year Award, which is slated to hold in Egypt by January 7, 2020. The trio of former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo; Leicester City FC of England midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi; and Lille of France striker, … Continue reading 2019 CAF Awards: Ighalo, Ndidi, Osimhen, Oshoala, and Nnadozie Shortlisted for Awards

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April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Lesotho 4-2 in their second Group L 2021 AFCON qualifiers match at the Setsoto Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Lille OSC of France striker, Victor Osimhen, was the Eagles star man in Maseru with a brace and two assists as the Nigerian side’s resilience paid off after conceding … Continue reading 2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria beat Lesotho to extend lead in Group L

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, has continued with his impressive form for his French Ligue 1 side, Lille OSC, earning him nomination for the Ligue 1 Player of the Month for September 2019. The Nigerian made the list alongside Algerian forward, Islam Slimani, and Nantes’ Nicolas Pallois. Osimhen, 20, scored two goals in four league … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Victor Osimhen Nominated for French Ligue 1 Player of the Month

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, registered his first UEFA Champions League on the evening of Wednesday, October 2, 2019 against Chelsea FC of England. The Nigerian got his first goal in the Europe’s elite club competition when his French club, Lille OSC, hosted Chelsea at home for their second group stage match in … Continue reading Osimhen Scores First UEFA Champions League Goal

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April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 2-2 draw by the Ukrainian national team in Tuesday night’s (September 10, 2019) international friendly match. In a match which saw the Super Eagles dominate proceedings at the Dnipro Arena, the absence of key players like team captain Ahmed Musa, Wilfred Ndidi, and Kenneth Omeruo was … Continue reading Super Eagles Settle for Draw Against Ukraine

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April 19, 2022

Nigerian national team striker, Victor Osimhen, found the back of the net twice for his French club Lille OSC as they recorded their second Ligue 1 victory for the 2019/2020 campaign against Saint Etienne at the Stade Pierre- Mauroy on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. The Nigerian forward started the game from the bench and was … Continue reading Osimhen Hits Brace (Again!) For Lille Against Saint Etienne

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April 19, 2022

Nigerian football legend, Emmanuel Amunike, has opined that young stars like the duo of Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze be given more playing role in the Super Eagles. Osimhen, who hit a brace during his league debut with Lille, has become an instant hit after joining the French side in this summer’s transfer window. Samuel … Continue reading Osimhen & Chukwueze Should Get More Eagles Play – Amunike

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, opened his goal scoring account for French league side Lille OSC with a brace. The Nigerian forward was on for the entire duration of the game in what was his league debut for the Ligue 1 side. Lille manager, Christophe Galtier did not fail to heap praises on … Continue reading Osimhen Hits Brace In Lille Debut

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April 19, 2022

English Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspur has completed the signing of Nigerian whizkid, Victor Osimhen, according to reports. Osimhen, 16, was the star man for Nigeria’s under-17 team at the just concluded FIFA U-17 World Cup. He scored a record ten times, including one in the final against Mali, to help Nigeria win her fifth … Continue reading Victor Osimhen Moves to Tottenham Hotspur

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