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Victor Osimhen Has Fallen Off – Chelsea’s Legend Joe Cole Says
Former Chelsea attacking midfielder, Joe Cole has claimed that Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has “fallen off a bit” in terms of his form so far this season.
Victor Osimhen was one of the hottest strikers in the world during the 2022-2023 season in which he scored 26 goals and provided five assists in 32 league games.
This performance helped his current club, Napoli, to win their first league title after waiting for 33 years.
At the end of the season, Victor Osimhen won the best striker in Serie A award, the league’s golden boot, and ranked 8th in the 2023 Ballon d’Or.
Unfortunately, the 25-year-old Nigeria international has not been close to his best so far this season due to fitness issues, a two-game ban due to a red card, and a month with the Super Eagles of Nigeria due to 2023 AFCON.
Before he went for the 2023 AFCON where he scored just a goal and contributed to three other goals, Osimhen scored 8 goals and provided three assists in 18 games for Napoli.
The Nigeria international scored his first goal for Napoli on Wednesday during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first-leg tie with FC Barcelona.
Despite his prolific goal against Barcelona, Joe Cole told TNT Sports that Osimhen has fallen off as he listed the names of the players he feels will be the next big thing in football.
“Osimhen was the one this time last year. Everyone was looking at and then he’s fallen off a little bit,” Cole said.
“Rasmus Hojlund I think has got a chance. I think one or two of them will emerge out of that group.”
He added, “Dusan Vlahovic is very good technically and a good finisher. Darwin Nunez does unbelievably well with his all-round game and he needs to brush up on that side.”
Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been dealt a devastating blow, losing his mother barely two months after the passing of his father.
Nwabali shared the heartbreaking news on X on New Year’s day, writing, “Rip mom, worst year of my life already” accompanied by tears and heartbreak emojis.
This emotional post came just hours after he shared a 2024 recap video, expressing optimism for the new year.
“2024 was a good year, we’re doubling everything in 2025. Thank you Chippa United FC. Thank you Super Eagles. Thanks to all my fans. Let’s do more!” he had written earlier.
Nwabali’s father died in November, just hours after the goalkeeper helped the Super Eagles secure a crucial point in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.
The goalkeeper’s bravery on the field was evident as he manned the goalpost despite his personal loss.
His teammates, fans, and well-wishers rallied around him, offering condolences and support.
With the loss of both parents, Nwabali joins the likes of Victor Osimhen, who has also experienced the pain of losing both parents.
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé, shared a rare glimpse of his personal life during an interview with Mouloud Achour on Clique.
The 25-year-old addressed serious allegations about an alleged rape incident in Stockholm but captured attention with his reflections on love and relationships.
When asked about expressing love, the Les Bleus forward shared: “Yes, to my mother, my father, my little brother. I try to give them this affection every day.”
On romantic love, Mbappé revealed to Le Parisien: “Yes, in the past, I have already been in love and I hope that I will be again. But currently, no.”
Watch him speak below:
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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili made a spectacular debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivering an impressive performance in the women’s 200m event.
After a disappointing setback in the women’s 100m, Ofili showcased her resilience by clinching victory in her heat with a new season’s best time of 22.24 seconds on Sunday, August 4. The victory has qualified her for the 2024 Olympics 200m women’s semi-finals which will take place this evening.
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