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Victor Osimhen: I want to emulate Diego Maradona, Edinson Cavani, Gonzalo Higuain at Napoli
Napoli newboy Victor Osimhen hopes to follow the footsteps of club greats, Diego Maradona, Edinson Cavani and Gonzalo Higuain.
Victor Osimhen’s signing has made our attack complete – Napoli chief
Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli maintains their ‘attack is complete’ with the arrival of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.
Amaju Pinnick: Victor Osimhen will beat Diego Maradona’s Napoli records
Amaju Pinnick, president of the Nigerian Football Federation, says Victor Osimhen is excited about his proposed transfer to Napoli.
Kalidou Koulibaly insists Naples is safe for Victor Osimhen
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly has reassured Victor Osimhen that Naples is safe and free from racist people ahead of his potential transfer to the club.
Lionel Messi could make sensational return to boyhood club Newell’s Old Boys
Lionel Messi could finish his career back where it all started by joining Newell’s Old Boys in Argentina, the club’s vice-president has claimed.
Argentina’s ex-football coach tests positive for coronavirus
Argentina’s 1986 World Cup-winning coach, Carlos Bilardo, has tested positive for coronavirus but without displaying any symptoms, according to local media reports.
Diego Maradona celebrates Dries Mertens for becoming Napoli’s all-time scorer
Diego Maradona has congratulated Dries Mertens for becoming Napoli’s all-time top goalscorer. “Like this, we get better every day.”
Prosinecki: Why Leo Messi is better than Diego Maradona
Former Real Madrid and Barcelona star, Robert Prosinecki, has declared Leo Messi as the greatest of all time.
Diego Maradona autographs shirt to help Buenos Aires poor
Diego Maradona has lent a hand in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in his hometown by autographing an Argentina national team jersey for a raffle.
Diego Maradona pleads for ‘hand of god’ to end pandemic
Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has asked the “Hand of God” to deliver the world from the coronavirus pandemic and allow normal life to resume.
Sadio Mane unhappy with Jurgen Klopp over Virgil van Dijk Ballon d’Or backing
Sadio Mane was reportedly unhappy with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp for backing teammate Virgil van Dijk for last year’s Ballon d’Or.
Super Eagles’ 2018 attire nominated among world all-time iconic football shirts
Nigeria’s home shirt at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia has been nominated among the 20 all-time iconic football shirts by the BBC.
Former Newcastle winger arrested for attending party despite lockdown
Iconic former Newcastle United winger Nolberto Solano was detained in his native Peru for breaking the country’s coronavirus lockdown to go to a party, according to reports on Friday.
Diego Maradona admits he’s a fan of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp
Known for his own passionate displays on the touchline as highlighted in the Netflix series ‘Maradona in Mexico’ which documented his turbulent spell reviving the fortunes of second-tier outfit Dorados, he said of the Liverpool manager: “I love what he conveys, the type that gives me confidence.
Barcelona’s Gerard Pique unsure of Lionel Messi future
Gerard Pique believes it is possible Lionel Messi could one day play for Napoli, but the Barcelona defender hopes the superstar retires at the La Liga giants.
Gerard Pique: Lionel Messi better than Diego Maradona
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says that Lionel Messi’s consistency makes him a better player than Diego Maradona.
Serie A: Lazio topple Inter to go second behind Juventus
Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi gave warning his side are ready to fight for their first Serie A title since 2000 after moving into second in Serie A on Sunday, just one point off leaders Juventus after a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Inter Milan.
Venezuela president welcomes Diego Maradona to Caracas ahead of forum
Former Argentine footballer Diego Maradona met Tuesday in Caracas with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who thanked the icon for his “unconditional support,” as the leader was set to begin three days of meetings at the leftist Sao Paulo Forum.
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CAN president urges Nigerian government to overhaul security apparatus
The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Samson Ayokunle, has urged the Federal Government to immediately overhaul the security apparatus of the country.
Ondo guber: APC leaders endorse Governor Akeredolu’s re-eelction
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State Sunday resolved to bury their hatchets and they endorsed the second term ambition of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
Godfrey Oboabona bags assist in Dinamo Batumi’s decimation of FC Chikhura
Godfrey Oboabona put in a good shift in Dinamo Batumi’s 4-0 triumph over FC Chikhura by accounting for an assist.
Diezani Alison-Madueke: ‘Yahoo’ boys have become role models
A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, says societal values have disintegrated to the extent that online fraudsters otherwise known as ‘Yahoo boys’ have become role models in Nigerian society.
Atlético Madrid confirm two positive coronavirus tests
Atlético Madrid have confirmed that two member of their group have tested positive for coronavirus.
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Napoli targets Samuel Chukwueze as Boga alternative
Serie A side Napoli have identified Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze as a summer transfer target should their bid for Sassuolo winger Jeremie Boga falls through.
MASSOB: Any Miyetti Allah vigilante in Igbo land‘ll be dismantled
Leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign States of Biafra (MASSOB), Uchenna Madu, has countered the utterance made by the leader of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Abdullahi Bodejo, that their vigilante outfit is already existing in the 36 States of the federation.
NAF commissions 114 medics, as President Buhari demands absolute loyalty to Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday reminded the military of their sacred duty to protect Nigerians irrespective of ethnic or religious backgrounds.
Alex Otti sets to declare for APC
A foremost banker and 2019 Abia All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship candidate Dr Alex Otti is set to declare for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Kwara assures traditional rulers of better welfare
The Kwara State Government has assured traditional rulers of better welfare to enable them to perform their role as custodian of traditional values and culture in the state.