Tag: napoli

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YNaijaJuly 18, 2023

From Lagos Streets to Football Royalty: The Remarkable Rise of Victor Osimhen and His ₦6.5 Billion Payday

Born in Olusosun, a poverty-stricken community near Lagos’ largest dumpsite, Victor Osimhen faced numerous challenges as the youngest of six ...

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YNaijaJune 3, 2023

Osimhen Wins Serie A Best Striker Award 2022/2023; Tinubu Alone Can Fix Fuel Prices, Not NNPCL – Falana | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss Osimhen ...

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YNaijaMay 8, 2023

Didier Drogba Hails Record-Breaking Victor Osimhen as Napoli Clinch Historic Title

In a thrilling display of talent and determination, Nigerian sensation Victor Osimhen etched his name in the annals of Serie ...

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YNaijaMay 8, 2023

Presidential Election Tribunal to Hear Obi and Atiku’s Petitions Today; Osimhen Sets New Record, Becomes Serie A’s Highest-Scoring African Player | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss Presidential Election Tribunal to ...

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YNaijaMay 6, 2023

Controversial Serie A Post Sparks Outrage and Racism Debate among Nigerian Football Enthusiasts

Nigeria’s social media platforms are abuzz with discussions on racism, ignited by a recent post from the renowned Italian top-flight ...

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YNaijaMay 5, 2023

Napoli clinch first Serie A title in 33 years with goal from Osimhen; UK court to deliver landmark judgement on Ekweremadu’s case today | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss Napoli clinch first Serie ...

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YNaijaApril 11, 2023

Osimhen ruled out of the first leg of Champions League Quarter-Finals

In a disappointing setback for Napoli, their star player and leading Serie A scorer, Victor Osimhen, has been ruled out ...

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YNaijaMarch 17, 2023

UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final, Semi-Final Draw

The pairings for the UEFA Champions League’s quarterfinals and semifinals for the upcoming 2022–23 season have been announced, and they’re ...

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YNaijaMarch 7, 2023

I’m working hard to achieve my dream of playing in the Premier League someday – Victor Osimhen

Top scorer in Serie A, Victor Osimhen, admitted on Monday that the English Premier League is his ultimate career objective. ...

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YNaijaNovember 8, 2022

Victor Osimhen: Nigeria’s most valuable player

Following his fantastic performances for Napoli this season, Super Eagles attacker Victor Osimhen has been recognized as Nigeria’s most valuable ...

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Chinedu OkaforNovember 25, 2020

Soccer legend, Diego Maradona leaves a legacy of imperfect glory | #YNaijaSportsExtra

Argentine football legend, Diego Maradona has just passed on after suffering a heart failure. The fabled Argentina attacking midfielder suffered ...

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Chinedu OkaforDecember 11, 2018

It’s a dramatic night of football as Liverpool and Spurs Champions League fate hang in the balance

As we approach the final stage of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) group games, twelve teams (Barcelona, Manchester City, Bayern ...

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Ade ThompsonJuly 12, 2018

Conte finally given marching orders after tumultuous second season at Chelsea

Italian coach Antonio Conte has been sacked by Chelsea – finally. It comes as no surprise especially after an awful ...

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Michael Adedipupo OgunFebruary 22, 2018

[The Sports Blog] All our thoughts on tonight’s ‘Environmental day football’

After a two-day action packed fixture in the UEFA Champions League (Tuesday and Wednesday night) our focus is now on ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 15, 2017

#UCL roundup: Bayern Munich destroy Arsenal 5-1 | Madrid defeat Napoli

German side Bayern Munich showed their class as they destroyed English side Arsenal 5-1 in the first leg tie of ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaDecember 12, 2016

#UCLdraw: Again! It’s Bayern Munich vs Arsenal, as PSG draw Barcelona

The round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League sees Arsenal face perennial foes in this round Bayern Munich. Paris ...

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Oreoluwa PetersJuly 31, 2016

From Philadelphia to Hong Kong, here are the top 10 photos of the past week

From Hilary Clinton‘s historic nomination in Philadelphia to the thousands going bunkers for for Pokemon Go in Hong Kong, here ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaJuly 26, 2016

Transfer: Juventus seal €90m deal for Higuain

Juventus has completed the signing of Gonzalo Higuain from Napoli in a four-year deal worth €90 million. The Argentine striker ...

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Oreoluwa PetersJuly 15, 2016

Juventus reportedly agree terms for Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain

Gonzalo Higuain has reportedly agreed personal terms with Juventus. According to Goal, the Serie A club offered the Argentine forward ...

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ifrekeAugust 8, 2014

Here is what you need to know about the Champions League play-off draws

by Mark Bassey For the second successive year, Arsenal will have to battle it out with a Turkish opponent, to ...

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December 11, 2013

Opinion: How fans on Twitter will react to Arsenal’s loss (or win) against Napoli tonight

by Segun Ake Arsenal will play Napoli today away at Naples in the UEFA Champions League, while Borussia Dortmund will ...

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October 3, 2013

Phil McNuilty: Mesut Ozil has Arsenal fans believing again

by Phil McNuilty Arsene Wenger has often been accused of allowing his team to go in search of the near-perfect ...

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October 2, 2013

Opinion: Happy 17th Anniversary Arsene Wenger, let’s celebrate with a trophy

by Victor Oladapo-Ariyo The first 10years of his managerial reign at Arsenal FC was laden with success and glory while ...

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OluwapelumiSeptember 14, 2011

UEFA Champions League: Matchday 2 Preview

  Ifreke Inyang   Manchester City  v  Napoli  [Etihad Stadium] European football is back in the blue half of Manchester ...

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