Victor Osimhen - The African Mirror

Oct

03

2023

Osimhen says unwavering love for Napoli following row

NAPOLI striker Victor Osimhen's love for his club is unwavering, the Nigeria international said to end a row over mocking videos the club posted on social media. The Serie A champions came under fire after posting a video on TikTok with a high-pitched voice showing Osimhen missing a penalty in a 0-0 draw against Bologna last week. The club said on Thursday they never intended to offend their striker but stopped short of apologising to him. "Coming to the city of Naples in 2020 was a wonderful decision for me," said Osimhen on his Instagram account. "The people of Naples have shown me so…

Sep

30

2023

By The African Mirror

Napoli say they never intended to offend Osimhen amid row

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NAPOLI said they never intended to offend their striker Victor Osimhen with mocking social media videos, but the Serie A champions stopped short of apologising to the Nigeria international. The Italian side posted a video on TikTok with a high-pitched voice showing Osimhen missing a penalty in their 0-0 draw against Bologna on Sunday, which was later deleted. Osimhen's agent Roberto Calenda later threatened legal action, while the 24-year-old player removed all images of himself in a Napoli shirt from his social media accounts. "To avoid any potential exploitation of the matter, Napoli would like to explicitly state that the club never intended to…

Sep

28

2023

By The African Mirror

Top Nigerian striker threatens legal action against Napoli

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NAPOLI striker Victor Osimhen's agent said he "reserves the right to take legal action" against the club after a video mocking the player was posted and then deleted from the Serie A side's official TikTok on Tuesday. Roberto Calenda released a statement on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, saying the video caused "very serious damage to the player". "What happened today on Napoli's official profile on the TikTok platform is not acceptable. A video mocking Victor was first made public and then, but now belatedly, deleted," said Calenda. "We reserve the right to take legal action and any…

May

11

2023

By BONFACE ORUCHO, BIRD STORY AGENCY

The phenomenal rise of Victor Osimhen

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NAPOLI'S fans cheered loudly as their team advanced towards their first Serie A championship in over 30 years, which would also be their third title in history. The Nigerian star player, Victor Osimhen, was the driving force behind their success. His electrifying performances on the pitch have earned him not only the adoration of Napoli fans but also the attention of top European clubs. But in the match against Udinese, he truly cemented his place in football history. Osimhen secured Napoli's long-awaited victory with a single penalty strike, propelling himself to new heights of fame and fortune. But Osimhen was…

Mar

08

2023

By The African Mirror

Napoli striker Osimhen ready to become ‘an icon’ with title win

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ALVISE ARMELLINI IF striker Victor Osimhen manages to lead Napoli to their first Italian Serie A title in more than 30 years, he believes he will become a club "icon". However, the 24-year-old Nigerian said he would not be able to reach the status of late Argentine great Diego Maradona, whom he called a "demi-god". Maradona remains Naples' biggest soccer hero. He led the local team to their only two league titles in 1987 and 1990, and their stadium is named after him. "I don't consider myself as an icon yet until I achieve the objective which the club has…

Aug

03

2020

By The African Mirror

Italian club Napoli sign Nigerian star

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BOITUMELO RANTAO ITALIAN giants Napoli have confirmed the signing of Nigerian international Victor Osimhen from French club Lille. The 21-year old striker had been linked with several top European clubs after netting 18 goals in 38 appearances across all competitions for Lille, securing him a permanent transfer to Naples. The deal, worth €80m including add-ons and bonuses to Lille, makes Osimhen Napoli’s record club signing and Africa’s joint most expensive signing. Said Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis: "Napoli are the right club for him to achieve important results, and Osimhen will always give his best. I’ll say it now: Victor…