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Serie A: Osimhen angry with Napoli owner over contract comments

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7 months ago

October 20, 2023

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen is feeling frustrated due to recent statements made about his contract situation at the club by owner Aurelio De Laurentiis. In an interview with Mediaset, Laurentiis discussed the possibility of selling Osimhen, who has less than two years left on his current contract.

Osimhen has not yet committed to a new contract, even though there was a verbal agreement with the Serie A champions. According to GIFN, Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, is displeased with De Laurentiis’ comments. Both the agent and the player are considering a move away from Naples.

The relationship between the Nigeria international and the Serie A champions had already been strained following the posting of TikTok videos by the club last month. Additionally, Osimhen is currently sidelined due to a thigh injury he sustained while on international duty last weekend. Despite the challenges, he has managed to score six goals in 10 appearances across all competitions for Rudi Garcia’s side this season.

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2026 WCQ: South Africa coach unveils preliminary squad for Super Eagles clash

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2 days ago

May 15, 2024

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Hugo Broos, the head coach of South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, has unveiled a preliminary squad of 36 players for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Bafana Bafana will first play against the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, June 7. Subsequently, they will host Zimbabwe at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

Broos is expected to reduce the squad to 23 players in the coming days. Presently, Bafana Bafana holds the second position in Group C with three points garnered from two games, while the Super Eagles are in third place with two points, also from two matches.

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2026 WCQ: Osimhen, Onyemaechi join Super Eagles’ injury list

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3 days ago

May 14, 2024

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Victor Osimhen and Bruno Onyemaechi have been added to the Super Eagles’ list of injured players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin.

According to a report from DAILY POST, Osimhen was absent from Napoli’s training session on Monday following an injury sustained during their Serie A match against Bologna over the weekend. Napoli’s official website indicated that the forward was undergoing recovery work for a muscle strain, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming league clash against Fiorentina.

Meanwhile, left-back Bruno Onyemaechi has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury.

AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze is also uncertain for the two upcoming games due to an injury concern.

Furthermore, Moses Simon, Zaidu Sanusi, and Tyrone Ebuehi have already been sidelined from the qualifiers due to long-term injuries.

On a positive note, vice-captain William Troost-Ekong has recently resumed training after undergoing surgery following the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Real Madrid confirmed LaLiga champions after Barcelona defeat

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2 weeks ago

May 4, 2024

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Real Madrid has clinched the LaLiga championship for the 2023-2024 season, officially confirmed following Girona’s 4-2 victory over Barcelona in the late match.

Carlo Ancelotti’s squad secured a 3-0 home win against Cadiz, courtesy of goals from Brahim Diaz, Jude Bellingham, and Joselu.

With these results, Real Madrid now holds 87 points from 34 matches. Barcelona’s defeat places them in third position with 73 points, one less than Girona.

This marks the 36th occasion that Los Blancos have claimed the league title.

Ahead, Real Madrid is set to host Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final encounter, with the tie currently level at 2-2.