Lookman, Williams among candidates for African award

Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman and South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams were among five stars shortlisted on Monday for the African Player of the Year award. A Confederation of African Football…

Napoli outcast Osimhen joins Galatasaray on loan

Napoli outcast Victor Osimhen has agreed a season-long loan with Galatasaray without an option to buy, the Turkish champions and the Italian club confirmed on Wednesday. The 25-year-old Nigerian forward,…

Osimhen out of Napoli’s clash with Genoa

Victor Osimhen will sit out of Napoli’s Serie A fixture with Genoa this weekend after returning from the African Cup of Nations, the Italian champions said Friday. In a statement,…

Osimhen on a mission with Nigeria at Cup of Nations

Many of the biggest stars at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations have already been eliminated before the quarter-finals, but the continent’s reigning player of the year Victor Osimhen is…

Osimhen dreams of AFCON title and end to Nigerian suffering

Newly crowned African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen is a star on a mission. He wants to transform the suffering of Nigerian supporters into joy with an Africa Cup…

Osimhen, 9 others shortlisted for CAF Player of Year award

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday revealed the names of players listed for consideration in the men’s categories for the CAF Awards 2023. Super Eagles and Napoli forward…