VICTOR OSIMHEN

Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen finds perspective in AFCON semifinal defeat

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has spoken of the deep disappointment in the dressing room following their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations falling short at the semifinal stage.

Nigeria's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal with Semi Ajayi

Yekini still the best – Victor Osimhen plays down record chase

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen insists the late Rashidi Yekini remains the country’s greatest ever centre forward, even as he closes in on the iconic goal record.

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Chelle defuses Osimhen-Lookman tension as Super Eagles power into AFCON quarters

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has moved swiftly to douse any potential tension between his star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, insisting the brief on-field spat will not be allowed to disrupt the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign.

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Victor Osimhen sends Super Eagles soaring into AFCON quarterfinals

A brace from Victor Osimhen saw Nigeria ease past Mozambique 4-0 in a one-sided Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash in Morocco on Monday night.

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AFCON 2025: Five football 'big guns' ready to ignite in Morocco

The highly-anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is set to captivate football enthusiasts as it kicks off in Morocco on December 21, 2025, culminating in the final on January 18, 2026, at the newly renovated Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

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CAF announces top three Footballer of the Year contenders

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, Morocco wingback Achraf Hakimi and Egypt star Mohamed Salah have made the final shortlist the 2025 CAF Player of the Year award.

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