Sixth Nigerian to make debut for AC Milan: Pioli defends decision not to start Chukwueze v Bologna
Published: August 22, 2023
AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli has defended his decision not to start Samuel Chukwueze and Noah Okafor in his side's 2-0 win at Bologna in a Serie A match on Monday night.   Chukwueze became the sixth Nigeria-eligible player to debut for AC Milan's first team when he entered the game as a substitute i...
Super Eagles winger Chukwueze makes winning debut for AC Milan in Italy's Serie A 
Published: August 21, 2023
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze made his debut for AC Milan in their 2-0 victory over Bologna in matchday one of the Italian Serie A played at  Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Monday night.   The seven-time European champions got their first of the night through Olivier Giroud who was assisted by Tijjani R...
'He plays like a veteran' - Pundit hails 19yo Kayode after Serie A debut for Fiorentina 
Published: August 20, 2023
Borgomanero-born fullback of Nigerian descent, Michael Kayode impressed on his Serie A debut, helping Fiorentina beat Genoa 4-1 at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on the opening day of the new season.    The 19-year-old has seen his stock rise massively over the past few months after scoring the game-winning goal for...
'Let's see what happens' - Napoli striker Osimhen refuses to rule out making a move this summer
Published: August 20, 2023
Victor Osimhen is not ruling out the possibility of leaving Napoli this summer.   ​ ​​The future of the Nigeria international has been a topical issue all summer having been linked with Manchester United, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich but all have been forced to look at alternatives due to h...
'Scores with class and power' - Chukwueze gets praise from pundit after first AC Milan goal
Published: August 13, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze's first goal in AC Milan colours helped the seven-time European champions beat Novara 4-2 in their final pre-season friendly on Sunday morning.    AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli rotated the starting XI from yesterday's friendly against Etoile du Sahel in order to give minutes to every mem...
'Has a contract for another 2 years' - Napoli president reiterates Osimhen is staying amid links to Al Hilal
Published: August 10, 2023
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has reiterated that Victor Osimhen will remain at The Parthenopeans when the transfer window closes for business amid speculation linking him with a departure from the club.    English Premier League duo Manchester United and Chelsea, plus Bayern Munich and Paris Sai...
Napoli provide injury update on Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen 
Published: August 09, 2023
Napoli have provided an update on Victor Osimhen following the injury sustained by the Nigeria international during Tuesday's workout.   The Parthenopeans players trained at the Teofilo Patini Stadium in Castel di Sangro on Wednesday but Osimhen was not involved in the session due to an ankle-related inju...
Chukwueze makes debut as AC Milan win first edition of Silvio Berlusconi Trophy
Published: August 08, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze made his long-awaited debut for AC Milan and won his first trophy with the club in their victory over Monza in the first edition of the Silvio Berlusconi trophy played on Tuesday night. ​ The game ended 1-1 but the seven-time European champions edged Monza 6-5 on penalties to win their first tit...
'I already knew him because he's Nigerian' - AC Milan new boy Okafor on Chukwueze
Published: August 08, 2023
Cap-tied Switzerland international of Nigerian descent Noah Okafor says he's delighted to be teammates with Samuel Chukwueze.  AC Milan bolstered their frontline in the summer transfer window with the addition of Okafor from Red Bull Salzburg, while Chukwueze was acquired from Villarreal. The Nigerian an...
Chukwueze finally starts work with AC Milan coach ahead of potential debut v Monza 
Published: August 06, 2023
According to Tuttomercatoweb, AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli will begin running the rule over Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze today. ​ Chukwueze joined AC Milan last month and has been unable to work with his new manager due to the Rossoneri's pre-season tour in the United States where they faced Real ...
Former Reggiana defender Olorunleke reveals the best position for Atalanta star Lookman
Published: August 02, 2023
Former Reggiana defender Mathew Olorunleke reckons that Ademola Lookman is best suited to playing as a support striker.    The Super Eagles star flourished last season in his debut season in the Italian top-flight, scoring 13 goals and producing three assists in thirty one appearances.    At one poin...
Italian pundit insists Al Hilal target Osimhen is not interested in move to Saudi Arabia 
Published: August 01, 2023
Italian pundit Carlo Alvino believes that Super Eagles forward is not interested in moving to Saudi Arabia. ​ ​ ​Saudi Arabia Premier League club Al Hilal have offered two separate record  bids for the Nigerian but have been turned down by Napoli. ​ ​ Al Hilal have set their sights on the prolific st...
AC Milan's latest signing Chukwueze to miss glamour friendly against Barcelona 
Published: August 01, 2023
Samuel Chukuwueze is set to miss AC Milan's glamour pre-season friendly against Barcelona on Wednesday in the 2023 Soccer Champions Tour, which is a pre-season tournament holding in the United States. Chukwueze became AC Milan's latest signing on Thursday, July 27 when he ended his six-year association wit...
Napoli reject Al Hilal's African record N111.3b bid for Osimhen
Published: July 30, 2023
Napoli have rejected Al Hilal's bid for their star striker Victor Osimhen.   ​ A report emanating from il Mattino reveals that the Serie A defending champions have turned down the 130 million euro (equating to N111.3 billion in Nigerian currency) bid from the Saudi Pro League side which is the most that has...
Ayinde advises Osimhen to stay put at Napoli amid links with Man Utd, Chelsea, PSG 
Published: July 29, 2023
Former Golden Eaglets invitee, Kehinde Ayinde has advised Victor Osimhen to stay at Napoli, amid speculation regarding his future.  Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have all been linked with the Super Eagles striker following his impressive performance in front of goal last season.   The...