Osimhen Ready for Fenerbahçe Derby Despite Injury
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen says he is ready to play in Monday’s Super Lig derby against Fenerbahçe despite a recent hamstring injury. The forward missed the last two matches after picking up the knock during Nigeria’s World Cup African play-off loss to DR Congo. Osimhen told teammates he’s willing to take risks to give 100% […]
Osimhen, Mbeumo Chase Final World Cup Slot
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Cameroon’s Bryan Mbeumo are set for a tense battle to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with only one likely to advance through the African play-offs. Nigeria will meet Gabon, while Cameroon face DR Congo in Thursday’s semi-finals in Rabat, Morocco. Winners will contest Sunday’s final for a place in the […]
Injured Osimhen to Miss Nigeria’s World Cup Qualifier vs South Africa
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Tuesday’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match against South Africa in Bloemfontein. The striker limped off midway through the first half of Saturday’s 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, after a challenge from Claude Niyomugabo. Further update from the team’s camp on Sunday revealed Osimhen will […]
Osimhen, Oshoala, Nnadozie, win 2023 CAF awards
Victor Osimhen has been crowned the 2023 African Footballer of the Year in a momentous event seeing off competition from Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi and Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah. Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala, clinched her sixth title of the award, having won it in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2022. Super Falcon’s Goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie also won […]
Ighalo, Anichebe, and Osimhen urge NFF to settle unpaid salary and bonuses for Super Falcons.
The trio of Odion Ighalo, Victor Anichebe and Victor Osimhen have called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to pay the Super Falcons their unpaid salary and bonuses following their impressive showing at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
