Fides Media Living the Faith
By Alexander Johnson Adejoh
Samuel Chukwueze and Victor Osimhen have been spotted on the streets of Nigeria, playing football with their friends, following the end of a successful season in Europe where they both did well for their respective clubs.
Chukwueze was in fine form as he helped Villarreal to finish fifth in the final standings in La Liga in Spain, and has since emerged as a target for clubs in Serie A and in the Premier League.
After featuring for the Super Eagles in their African Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Sierra Leone in Liberia, the winger returned to Abia State to see his people and take a break.
According to a series of posts seen on Twitter, the 24-year-old played football with his friends at the Ugba Primary School in Umuahia, where fans gathered to watch him.
The Super Eagles star played for All Stars Champions, a local football team in the community.
Chukwueze is expected to remain in his town for a week before travelling back to Spain for the new season. AC Milan are frontrunners for his signature ahead of the transfer window.
Victor Osimhen trains in Lagos
Meanwhile, Osimhen has also been training in Lagos with friends. The former Lille striker is reportedly a transfer target for Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea.
There has been uncertainty about the future of Osimhen in Italy, although club chairman, Aurelio De Laurentiis has insisted the Nigerian will remain with the Serie A champions.
Napoli gives update about Osimhen
Earlier, Sports Brief had reported on Napoli chief, De Laurentiis stating Osimhen will not be leaving Napoli this summer, amid rumours that he will depart the Italian champions.
The Nigerian striker recorded his name in the history books last season as the Serie A’s highest goal-scorer, which helped his club win the Scudetto after more than three decades.
With the Premier League and Ligue 1 circling, De Laurentiis admitted that if an offer came in that he could not reasonably refuse, then Napoli would consider selling their star.
President Weah of Liberia Speaks About Osimhen After Netting a Brace Against Sierra Leone
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been hailed by Liberian President, George Weah, following his brace against Sierra Leone which helped the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2023 African Cup of Nations.
On Sunday, June 18, the Nigerian national team laboured before they were able to get a 3-2 win over Sierra Leone in Liberia thanks to Kelechi Iheanacho who scored the winner.
Osimhen fired in a brace before the hosts levelled up in the second half and they were aiming to get a draw in the tie before Iheanacho’s wonder strike.
According to reports, Weah expressed happiness about the form of Osimhen urging the former Lille star to continue shinning for his club and the national team.
George Weah hails Osimhen
“That is what I call a striker. Good positioning always. Very athletic and knows where to be each time the ball is coming. He is so strong and a fighter par excellence.”
Meanwhile, Osimhen has been tipped to become the next African best footballer of the year following his incredible performances last term for Napoli.
Some clubs in the Premier League have also shown interest to sign the Nigerian star.
Victor Osimhen hails himself
Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen stated emphatically that he deserves to be at the top in Africa and the world going by his excellent performances last season winning the Scudetto with Napoli.
Last term was the best so far in the career of the Nigerian star as he did not only win the Serie A title alone with Napoli but also finished as the top scorer with 26 goals.
Osimhen set the record as the first African to win the Golden Boot Award in Serie A which is a landmark achievement.
The former Lille strongman made it clear that he had a good season with Napoli.
Super Eagles Striker Victor Osimhen Says He Deserves To Be at the Top in Africa and the World
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has stated emphatically that he deserves to be at the top in Africa and the world going by his excellent performances last season winning the Scudetto with Napoli.
Last term was the best so far in the career of the Nigerian star as he did not only win the Serie A title alone with Napoli but also finished as the top scorer with 26 goals.
Osimhen set the record as the first African to win the Golden Boot award in Serie A which is a landmark achievement.
On Sunday, June 18, Osimhen netted a brace for the Super Eagles in their 3-2 win over Sierra Leone in the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifying encounter.
Osimhen drops big update on his future at Napoli, names the man who has the final decision
According to the reports on Pulse and Complete Sports, the former Lille strongman made it clear that he had a good season with Napoli.
Osimhen confirms having nice term
‘I think with the kind of season I had and everything that I have put in – the work, I have done individually, collectively for my club and myself, I think I deserve to be top in world football and in terms of even African footballer of the year.’’
Osimhen, Chukwueze’s anxious moment
Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how a video has been spotted on social media where Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze were seen being restless in the final moments of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone.
Super Eagles were on Sunday, June 18, made to labour hard in Liberia before beating Sierra Leone 3-2 for them to qualify for the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
Going into this game, Jose Peseiro and his men were tipped to record a win over their hosts, but the victory did not come easy as Kelechi Iheanacho had to score at the death.