From the bustling streets of Olusosun to the pinnacle of African football, Victor Osimhen’s ascent reached new heights as he was crowned the African Player of the Year in a glittering ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco. Osimhen, the dynamic forward for Napoli and the Super Eagles, clinched this prestigious individual honor after a stellar season. Guiding […]
Remembering Nigeria’s Goalsfather Rashidi Yekini, Eleven Years After…
Eleven years ago today, Nigeria was plunged into mourning. The sense of grief was matched only by shock as news emerged that Rashidi Yekini, at just 48, was dead. Sunday Oliseh led the tributes, eulogizing his former Super Eagles team-mate as “one of the best African players and legends to ever walk this earth.” And […]
Again, Victor Osimhen Shines Among Football Titans: FIFA Best Player Nomination Underscores Nigerian Football Renaissance
To further stamp his foot as the rising prominence of Nigerian football on the global stage, Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has secured a coveted nomination alongside football legends Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland for the prestigious FIFA Best Player Award. At just 24 years old, Osimhen stands as the sole African representative […]