AC Milan coach confirms Chukwueze is on the injured list, reveals player likely to replace Super Eagles winger
Published: October 21, 2023
On the eve of AC Milan's Serie A clash against Juventus at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, manager Stefano Pioli addressed the media and touched on a variety of topics including an injury update on his squad.    Pioli confirmed that Samuel Chukweze is unavailable for selection against the Bianconeri after re...
Super Eagles striker Osimhen annoyed by recent remarks made by Napoli president 
Published: October 20, 2023
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is reportedly furious with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis following comments made regarding the player's contract situation.  Osimhen, who joined the Italian side from Lille in 2020, is said to be displeased with the recent comments about his future. De Laure...
Osimhen increasing likely to leave Napoli next summer amid interest from Premier League clubs 
Published: October 20, 2023
It is looking increasingly likely that Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen will leave Napoli next summer as the Serie A defending champions are considering selling their star forward.   This is a result of a breakdown in talks between him and the Italian outfit regarding extending his current contract which expires...
AC Milan reveal why Chukwueze was not named in Super Eagles matchday squad v Mozambique
Published: October 18, 2023
AC Milan have revealed exactly why Samuel Chukwueze was not named in Nigeria's matchday squad in Monday's friendly against Mozambique.    According to AC Milan's official website, the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup winner suffered a left hamstring injury while away on international duty, thus ruling him ou...
'Ibra had the same problem' - Orthopedic doctor reveals possible return date for Osimhen
Published: October 18, 2023
Matteo Vitali, orthopedic doctor at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Unit of the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, has predicted that Victor Osimhen will be on the sidelines for a minimum of one month.    Osimhen was excused from Nigeria's most recent friendly against Mozambique after suffering an injury dur...
Former striker names Osimhen among the two players with leadership qualities in Napoli squad 
Published: October 11, 2023
Former Napoli striker Cristian Bucchi has publicly endorsed Victor Osimhen and Giovanni Di Lorenzo as the undisputed leaders of the Napoli squad.    Bucchi's comments come amidst Napoli's struggles this season, a period marred by controversies and internal strife.   Osimhen, in particular, has f...
'He's in top seven strikers around the world' - Fabrizio Romano provides update on Chelsea target Osimhen 
Published: October 10, 2023
Italian transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the future of Victor Osimhen, who has been linked with a departure from Napoli after his recent public spat with Napoli.    Osimhen's agent, Roberto Calenda, threatened to sue Napoli after the club's official TikTok account mocked ...
'Performed less than expected' - Former AC Milan midfielder highlights Chukwueze's struggles at Italian giants
Published: October 08, 2023
Former AC Milan midfielder Riccardo Montolivo is optimistic about Samuel Chukwueze improving under Stefano Pioli. The Super Eagles winger has failed to hit the ground running since his arrival at AC Milan, starting just 3 games from a possible ten in all competitions so far this campaign. The 24-year-old has ...
Ex-Brazil and Napoli striker Edmundo reacts to whether Osimhen should be nicknamed 'The Animal'
Published: October 08, 2023
Retired Brazil international and former Napoli striker Edmundo Alves de Souza Neto believes he has a different playing style than Victor Osimhen.   Edmundo had a brilliant career but was a controversial player, ranging from helping Brazil win the Copa América in 1997 to fighting opponents and teammates, and a...
Napoli identify Arsenal star, ex-Chelsea striker, Lille ace as possible replacement for Osimhen
Published: October 07, 2023
Napoli could be preparing for life without star striker Victor Osimhen who is yet to sign a new contract with the club.   According to Calciomercato.com, Napoli have reportedly identified Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus, former Chelsea forward Álvaro Morata and Lille's Canada ace Jonathan David as one of the pos...
'It doesn't appear he's happy' - Malfitano makes huge claim over the future of Napoli striker Osimhen 
Published: October 06, 2023
Italian football pundit and Gazzetta dello Sport reporter, Mimmo Malfitano has claimed that Victor Osimehn wants to leave Napoli and that he is not happy at the club. A recent row occurred between the Nigeria international and the Italian giants due to a video posted on TikTok mocking him for a penalty miss agains...
Most shots without scoring in this season's UCL: Napoli striker Osimhen leads the way
Published: October 05, 2023
Super Eagles center forward Victor Osimhen and Manchester City ace Erling Haaland have taken the most shots in the UEFA Champions League this season without scoring. According to the revered statistical website, Whoscored.com, Osimhen has recorded 13 shots in Napoli's first two games in the Champions League th...
'You see Osimhen out-jumping Rudiger' - Pundit surprised Real Madrid CB lost aerial duels against Napoli striker
Published: October 04, 2023
ESPN pundit and retired Venezuela international forward, Alejandro Moreno has admitted that he was surprised to see Napoli striker Victor Osimhen win the aerial duels against Real Madrid centre-back Antonio Rüdiger during the Champions League clash at the Diego Maradona Stadium on Tuesday evening.    Althou...
'He will renew' - Napoli owner insists no danger of losing Osimhen amid Chelsea, Man Utd links 
Published: October 04, 2023
Napoli owner and chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis has insisted that there's no danger of losing Victor Osimhen in the near future.   De Laurentiis is confident that Osimhen will put pen to paper on a new contract with the Italian champions despite speculation linking him with a departure from the Diego Mara...
UCL: Osimhen not on penalty duty as Real Madrid edge five-goal thriller at Napoli 
Published: October 03, 2023
Victor Osimhen was in action for Napoli when they lost 3-2 to Real Madrid on matchday two of the UEFA Champions League played at  Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Tuesday night. The Italian outfit took the lead through a header from Leo Østigård after a previous header from Nathan hit the crossbar. Viniciu...