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  • EPL: Osimhen’s release clause our major problem – Arsenal

    EPL: Osimhen’s release clause our major problem – Arsenal

    English clubside, Arsenal have informed Napoli they will not meet Victor Osimhen’s €130 million (£110.8m) release clause.

    According to the Gunners, Osimhen’s relese clause is too high.

    It would be recalled that Gunners boss, Mikel Arteta is really hinged on adding a striker to his squad after narrowly missing out on the Premier League title last season.

    However, one of the names on his list is believed to be RB Leipzig striker, Benjamin Sesko, and is available due to his €65m (£55.2m) release clause.

  • EPL: Osimhen, Chelsea deal off

    EPL: Osimhen, Chelsea deal off

    Barring last minute change, Super Eagles striker, Víctor Osimhen will not play for Chelsea next season as the London club has concluded to bring back Lukaku from his loan move.

    Lukaku has spent the last two seasons away from Stamford Bridge at Inter Milan and Roma and was on the verge of joining Napoli for next season’s football before Chelsea’s latest move.

    But the Blues are eager to recoup some of the £98million transfer fee they paid to sign the striker from Inter in 2021.

    Chelsea  have claimed that some factors have necessitated their resolve to keep faith in Lukaku.

    Although the Blues are keen on keeping Lukaka, an asking price of £37m has been placed on the Belgian who earns around £325,000-per-week and there is said to be interest from Milan and Napoli.

     

  • 2026 WCQ: Osimhen to miss Bafana Bafana, Squirrel matches

    2026 WCQ: Osimhen to miss Bafana Bafana, Squirrel matches

    African Footballer of the year and Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen will miss the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and Benin Republic in Nigeria and Cote D’Ivoire  due to an injury he sustained while playing for Napoli SC.

    This was made known on the Super Eagles’ official X handle on Tuesday.

    According to the post, Super Eagles Coach Finidi George has also called up Enugu Rangers’ Kenneth Igboke.

    The post read, “Camp update: Africa Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen is injured and out for 4 weeks. Super Eagles’ Coach Finidi George has called up Enugu Rangers’ left back Kenneth Igboke for the WC qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Rep.”

    Last week, George named the 23-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

    Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face off against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, on June 3, followed by an away match against Benin Republic on June 7.

    Rwanda presently tops group C with a win and a draw, the Bafana Bafana sit second with 3 points a win and a loss while Super Eagles is on third position with two draws in two games. Lesotho Zimbabwe and Benin Republic occupy the fourth fifth and sixth positions on the group standing respectively.

  • Osimhen injured, could miss Super Eagles matches against South Africa, Benin Republic in June

    Osimhen injured, could miss Super Eagles matches against South Africa, Benin Republic in June

    Super Eagles and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen was missing in training on Monday as Napoli commenced preparations ahead of their clash against Leece.

    The 24 year-old Nigerian has not been training with his teammates since sustaining an injury in Napoli’s home defeat to Bologna two weeks ago.

    The forward missed the Partenopei’s clash with Fiorentina last weekend.

    According to information on Napoli’s official website, the Nigeria international took part in only gym work at the club’s Konami Training Centre on Monday.

    Speculations are also rife that Osimhen could miss Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures against South Africa and Benin Republic.

    The Super Eagles will take on Bafana Bafana at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday, June 7.

    Finidi George’s side will take on Benin Republic at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, three days later.

  • EPL: Chelsea told not to sign Osimhen, reasons given

    EPL: Chelsea told not to sign Osimhen, reasons given

    Emmanuel Petit,  former France and  Chelsea midfielder, has advised the Blues not to try signing Victor Osimhen.

    According to Petit, Chelsea should stick to Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson instead of signing Osimhen.

    It’s speculated that the Blues have been strongly linked with a move for Osimhen as they look to add more firepower to their attack.

    Senegal international, Jackson, who is in his first season at Stamford Bridge has been criticized for missing clear-cut chances for the London club.

    Petit, however, said Chelsea should keep faith with Jackson instead of bringing in Osimhen or any other striker.

    Emmanuel Petit urges Chelsea to trust Jackson over buying Osimhen or Isak:

    “Chelsea do not need [Victor] Osimhen or [Alexander] Isak. We all know about the No.9 curse at Chelsea and in the last couple of months, we’ve seen what [Nicolas] Jackson can do,” Petit told Grosvenor Sport.

    “There’s no need to put more pressure on him by signing someone like Isak on his back. You need competition in every position, but when you have someone like Jackson starting to emerge, don’t put pressure on him and let him explode. For me, if I’m Chelsea, I’m not buying Isak as Jackson is already beginning to flourish.”

  • Serie A: Terem Moffi set to replace Osimhen at Napoli

    Serie A: Terem Moffi set to replace Osimhen at Napoli

    Speculations are rife that Napoli SC of Italy  are considering a move for another Nigerian, Terem Moffi as a potential replacement for  departing Victor Osimhen.

    Osimhem could be on his way to Ligue 1 side,  Paris Saint Germain (PSG) to play club football  next season.

    The African Footballer of the year could stage a return to the French Ligue where he previously played for Lille of France before moving to Italy.

    Napoli have been eyeing Moffi and are making a move to land the Super Eagles forward as a replacement for the former Lille striker.

    Moffi has enjoyed a prolific campaign for Ligue 1 club, OGC Nice.

    The 23-year-old Nigerian has already scored 11 goals for his clubside this season.

    Moffi still has 3 years left on his contract and is expected to remain at the club untill 2027 unless he gets bigger offers from another club.

    His compatriot Victor Boniface who plays his football for German champions Bayer Leverkusen and Bologna star, Joshua Zirkzee, have also been linked with Napoli.

  • See Nigerians that made Forbes Africa’s ‘30 Under 30’ list

    See Nigerians that made Forbes Africa’s ‘30 Under 30’ list

    Nigerian singer, Fire Boy, Victor Osimhen, Super Eagles footballer, and Veekee James, a fashion designer, are among the six Nigerians listed in the 2024 edition of Forbes Africa’s ‘30 Under 30’.

    Forbes ’30 Under 30′ is an annual listicle by Forbes magazine spotlighting prominent business and industry figures.
    In the 10th edition of the list recently released, the business magazine featured Africans under 30 who are shaping the continent in entertainment, education, sports, technology, healthcare, art, and other industries.

    Other Nigerians on the list include Josiah Akinloye, founder and CEO of Mainlogix Technology; Tobi Amusan, track and field athlete; and Abioye Oyetunji; founder and CEO FXKudi.

    Africans on the list include Tyla Laura Seethal, South African singer; Peace Wutawunashe, founder of Trigershot Engineering; Kenneth Njeru, director and founder of Africa Afya Healthcare; and Calvin Usiri, co-founder and CTO of Ramani, among others.

    To curate the 2024 list, the finalists were drawn after a “rigorous vetting process” by the editorial team led by Under 30 curator Chanel Retief, alongside a panel of independent external judges such as Mo Abudu.

    Other judges are Kate Kallot, Chris Maurice, Tlaleng Mofokeng, Helena Ndume, and Desiree Ellis.
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    Forbes said the evaluation process commenced in late 2023, with the support of its audit partner, SNG Grant Thornton.

    Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, and Rema are among Nigerians who have made the list in the past.

    The magazine earlier announce that Omah Lay, Nigerian singer, will be performing at the Under 30 summit in Botswana in May.

    See full list
    Alex Mativo, 29, Kenya, CEO and Co-founder, E-LAB, Nanasi and Duck, Industry: Multiple ventures
    • Ann-Kathrin Joos, 28, South Africa, CEO and Founder, Standard Beauty, Industry: Beauty
    • Vimbai Masiyiwa, 29, Zimbabwe, CEO, Batoka Hospitality, Industry: Tourism
    • Andrew Ddembe, 28, Uganda, Co-founder and CEO, MobiKlinic, Industry: Healthtech
    • Chad Jones, 28, South Africa, Social Media Content Creator and Brand Influencer, Industry: Social media
    • Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan (Fireboy DML), 28, Nigeria, Singer-songwriter, Industry: Entertainment
    • Tyla Laura Seethal, 22, South Africa, Singer-Songwriter, Industry: Entertainment
    • Ayushi Chandaria, 26, Kenya, Founder, Design Thinking Program (Kenya), Industry: Education
    • Ama Qamata, 25, South Africa, Actress, Producer, Industry: Entertainment
    • Daniel Novitzkas, 28, South Africa, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board, Specno, Industry: Software development and technology solutions
    • Prisca Wegesa Magori, 29, Tanzania, CEO and Co-founder, TenTen Explore and Smart EFD, Industry: Software development
    • Luke Mostert,27, South Africa, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, CatalyzU, Industry: Venture Capital
    • Kenneth M. Njeru, 25, Kenya, Director and Founder, Africa Afya Healthcare, Industry: Health investment services Services
    • Arooj Sheikh, 28, Kenya, Founder and CEO, Beyond Kenyan Bars, Sector: Social development
    • Cayley Jorgensen, 29, South Africa, CEO and Founder, Ingage Support; Registered Counselor, Sector: Mental health
    • Hildah Magaia, 29, South Africa, Forward for Mazatlán F.C Femenil and Banyana Banyana, Industry: Sport-football
    • Victor Osimhen, 25, Nigeria, Footballer and Striker for Super Eagles, Industry: Sport-football
    • Tobi Amusan, 26, Nigeria, Track and Field Athlete, Industry: Sport – athletics
    • Damian Willemse, 25, South Africa, Stormers and Springboks Rugby Player, Industry: Sport – rugby
    • Ricardo Lognath, 29, South Africa, Co-Founder and CEO, Omninela Medical, Industry: Healthcare/E-commerce
    • Nicolas Lognath, 27, South Africa, Co-Founder and Director, Omninela Medical, Industry: Healthcare/E-commerce
    • Ruth Erikan James, 29, Nigeria, Founder, Veekee James, Industry: Fashion
    • Shaun Maswanganyi, 23, South Africa, Track and Field Athlete, Industry: Sport – athletics
    • Jeremiah Thoronka, 24, Sierra Leone, Founder and CEO, Optim Energy, Sector: Climate change and sustainability (Social Impact)
    • Calvin Usiri, 28, Tanzania, Co-founder and CTO, Ramani, Industry: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    • Peace Wutawunashe, 27, Zimbabwe, Founder, Trigershot Engineering, Industry: Solar/Renewable Energy
    • Esethu Cenga, 29, South Africa, Co-founder and CEO, Rewoven, Industry: Fashion
    • Josiah Akinloye, 29, Nigeria, Founder and CEO, Mainlogix Technology, Industry: Automation and technology
    • Abioye Oyetunji, 29, Ghana, Founder and CEO, FXKudi, Industry: Fintech
    • Nadine Roos, 27, South Africa, South African Rugby Union (Springboks) and Sevens player, Industry: Sport – rugby

  • Osimhen reaches agreement with new club

    Osimhen reaches agreement with new club

    Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, is close to joining Paris Saint-Germain for a record fee of  €120million (£103m/$129m).

    This moves technically rules out premier League clubs like Chelsea and Arsenal from signing him.

    Recall that several top clubs in Europe were eyeing a move for the Super Eagles striker this summer.

    But according to Italian outlet Il Mattino, negotiations between Napoli and PSG are reaching an advanced stage for the player.

    PSG are eager to out manoeuvre rivals like Chelsea in the race for his signature.

    The French side will pay Osimhen’s €120m release clause and offer him a four-year contract worth €13m (£11m/$14m) per season.

    Chelsea’s financial constraints and the urgent need to comply with the Premier League’s Profit & Sustainability Regulations (PSR) forced them to pull out of the race.

  • Osimhen’s likely destination next season revealed

    Osimhen’s likely destination next season revealed

    Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has reportedly told his closest friends where he will be playing his football next season.

    However, the striker’s body movement already shows that he could be headed to the English Premier League.

    It would be recalled that the Nigeria international has been linked with a move to Chelsea, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.

    Osimhen signed a new contract last December which includes a hefty release clause.

    According to Calciomercato.com, the striker has already set up the foundations of a transfer in the summer, having tasked his agent Roberto Calenda with securing a high-profile move away from Napoli.

    The 25-year-old has shined in Serie A this season despite the chaos at Napoli.

    He has scored 11 goals and provided three assists in 18 league appearances for the Partenopei.

  • Super Eagles’ Osimhen rated 16th highest-paid player in Europe

    Super Eagles’ Osimhen rated 16th highest-paid player in Europe

    Napoli and Super Eagles attacker, Victor Osimhen, has been ranked  16th highest-paid footballer in Europe this season.

    This was made known and published by French Magazine L’Equipe on Monday.

    Osimhen, who joined Napoli from Lille in 2020, earns a monthly salary of €1.50m (£1.29m).

    Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe, is the best-paid player with an eye watering monthly take home of £5.15 million.

    Osimhen is the current African Footballer of the Year and is likely to become the most expensive African footballer.

    The 25-year-old has a release clause of around €120m in his current contract with the Serie A champions.

    The Nigerian is expected to leave Napoli next season to team up with a club in either England or France.