Latest news on victor osimhen
Victor Osimhen is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Napoli in the Italian Serie A and the Nigeria national team. Here are some of the latest news updates on him:
Recent Form and Performance
- Osimhen has been in impressive form for Napoli, scoring 10 goals in his last 12 appearances in all competitions.
- He has also provided 3 assists in that period, helping his team to climb up the Serie A table.
- Osimhen's goalscoring form has earned him a spot in the Serie A Team of the Week on multiple occasions.
International Duty
- Osimhen was called up to the Nigerian national team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde.
- He scored a hat-trick in Nigeria's 4-0 win over Liberia, taking his tally to 5 goals in the qualifiers.
- Osimhen has now scored 10 goals in 14 appearances for the Super Eagles.
Injury Concerns
- Osimhen suffered a minor injury during Napoli's 2-1 win over Sassuolo in January, but was able to continue playing.
- However, he was forced to miss Napoli's 2-0 win over Roma due to a minor muscle strain.
- Osimhen has since returned to training and is expected to be fit for Napoli's upcoming matches.
Transfer Rumors
- There have been rumors linking Osimhen to a potential move to the Premier League, with clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly interested in signing him.
- However, Napoli have denied any interest in selling Osimhen, and the player himself has stated that he is happy at the club.
Awards and Recognition
- Osimhen was named the Serie A Player of the Month for January, becoming the first Nigerian player to win the award.
- He was also named in the Serie A Team of the Month for January, alongside other top performers in the league.
These are some of the latest news updates on Victor Osimhen. He continues to be one of the most exciting young strikers in the world, and his performances for Napoli and the Nigerian national team have earned him widespread recognition.