Victor osimhen latest news
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 and updates about him:
Recent News:
- Injury Update: Osimhen suffered a shoulder injury during Napoli's 2-1 win over Sassuolo on January 16, 2023. He was forced to leave the pitch in the 64th minute and is expected to miss several weeks of action.
- Napoli's Top Scorer: Osimhen has been Napoli's top scorer this season, netting 13 goals in 18 appearances in all competitions.
- African Footballer of the Year Nomination: Osimhen has been nominated for the 2022 African Footballer of the Year award, alongside other top African players like Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah.
- Nigeria's World Cup Hopes: Osimhen has been instrumental in Nigeria's World Cup qualifying campaign, scoring 5 goals in 6 appearances. Nigeria is currently second in Group A, just behind Ghana.
- Transfer Rumors: There have been rumors linking Osimhen to a potential move to the English Premier League, with clubs like Manchester United and Arsenal reportedly interested in signing him.
Recent Quotes:
- "I'm feeling good, I'm working hard to get back to my best form. I'm confident that I'll be back on the pitch soon." - Osimhen on his shoulder injury (Source: Napoli's official website)
- "Victor is a top player, and we're lucky to have him at the club. He's a goal-scorer, and we need him to be fit and playing well." - Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)
Recent Stats:
- Goals: 13 goals in 18 appearances for Napoli in all competitions this season.
- Assists: 4 assists in 18 appearances for Napoli in all competitions this season.
- Shots on Target: 34 shots on target in 18 appearances for Napoli in all competitions this season.
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