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The Digest: Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has sparked speculation with a cryptic Instagram story addressing loyalty and change, tagging star striker Victor Osimhen. The post follows a visible clash between Nwabali and defender Calvin Bassey during a recent match, where Osimhen...

The Digest: Victor Osimhen's commanding hat-trick against the Benin Republic has drawn comparisons to football immortality, with former Nigeria captain Nduka Ugbade placing him in the same symbolic bracket as the legendary Diego Maradona and Rashidi Yekini. The performance, described as...

The Digest: Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman is reportedly interested in a transfer to Turkish giants Galatasaray, with compatriot Victor Osimhen expected to play a pivotal role in persuading him to join the Super Lig champions. According to reports, the move is a key target for Galatasaray's...

The Digest: Victor Osimhen’s electrifying hat-trick against the Benin Republic did more than secure a World Cup playoff spot; it etched his name deeper into the soul of Nigerian football. With each goal, he narrows the gap to a legendary record, creating a new chapter in the Super Eagles'...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has joined the chorus of praise for Victor Osimhen, celebrating the captain's match-winning hat-trick against Benin while acknowledging the team's bittersweet qualification outcome that keeps their World Cup dreams alive through the playoff...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has crowned Victor Osimhen the world's best striker following his commanding hat-trick against Benin, while expressing confidence in Nigeria's readiness for the upcoming World Cup playoff battle against Africa's toughest contenders. Key Points...

The Digest: Nigeria's Super Eagles delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over the Benin Republic to secure a World Cup playoff berth, though the triumph carried bittersweet tones as South Africa's parallel win denied them automatic qualification despite Victor Osimhen's brilliant hat-trick...

The Digest: Nigeria's Super Eagles delivered a dominant 4-0 performance against the Benin Republic but fell heartbreakingly short of World Cup qualification as South Africa's parallel victory secured them the Group C ticket, leaving Nigeria's World Cup dreams hanging by a thread. Key Points...

The Digest: The Super Eagles have taken a vital step toward World Cup survival as Victor Osimhen scored just three minutes into their must-win qualifier against the Benin Republic, giving Nigeria an early advantage while simultaneously tracking South Africa's parallel match against Rwanda...

The Digest: Following a tense 24-hour delay caused by a dramatic mid-air emergency, the Super Eagles have finally arrived in Uyo to prepare for their decisive World Cup qualifier. The team, including stars Victor Osimhen and several Premier League players, landed safely Sunday morning after...

The Digest: Coach Eric Chelle has named a strong attacking side featuring Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman while implementing a significant reshuffle in the defensive line for the must-win match against Lesotho. Key Points: Coach Eric Chelle has named his starting eleven for the World...

The Digest: Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis and CEO Andrea Chiavelli will stand trial for alleged false accounting in Victor Osimhen's €70 million move from Lille, following leaked messages revealing a scheme involving artificially inflated player valuations. Rooted in the Storm. Key...

The Digest: Victor Osimhen has detailed the personal turmoil behind his record-breaking move. The Super Eagles star has disclosed he was pressured by his former agent and Lille to finalize his €75 million move to Napoli just days after his father’s death, a period he describes as one of the...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has shared a heartfelt message celebrating his daughter's third birthday, describing her as "the light that brightens my world" and a divine blessing. Rooted in the Storm. Key Points: Victor Osimhen celebrated his daughter's third birthday...

The Digest: In the heated theatre of a derby, passion often walks a fine line. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is facing criticism from Turkish football analyst Nihat Kahveci, who labelled the Galatasaray star "too aggressive" following his actions in the Istanbul derby against Besiktas...

The Digest: Football pundit, Gary Lineker, has issued a direct apology to Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen for previously questioning his performance in major fixtures. Lineker's reversal came on his podcast following Osimhen's commanding display in Galatasaray's Champions League victory over...

The Digest: With their World Cup destiny on the line, the Super Eagles are assembling their strongest arsenal. According to Vanguard, coach Eric Chelle has named a 23-man squad featuring Victor Osimhen and Alex Iwobi for the critical 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and the Benin...

The Digest: In a display of professional respect following a tough loss, Liverpool's defensive stalwart Virgil van Dijk has acknowledged the persistent threat posed by Victor Osimhen. The Dutch captain conceded that the Nigerian striker capitalized on Liverpool's errors and created problems...

The Digest: In a display of professional respect following a tough loss, Liverpool's defensive stalwart Virgil van Dijk has acknowledged the persistent threat posed by Victor Osimhen. The Dutch captain conceded that the Nigerian striker capitalized on Liverpool's errors and created problems...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has cemented his place in Nigerian football history, becoming the country’s all-time highest goal scorer in the UEFA Champions League (UCL). Key Points: Osimhen scored his 10th Champions League goal against Liverpool from the penalty spot...