Victor Osimhen made history on Thursday night powering Napoli to win a Serie A title after 33 years.
The Nigerian forward scored the decisive goal in the second half as Napoli came back from trailing to Sandi Lovric’s opener at half-time.
Osimhen’s title-deciding strike against Udine was his 22nd goal in 28 league appearances and rightly caused bedlam among the massed ranks of away fans who took over Udine.
The Nigerian striker has had the best season of his career and been key to Napoli’s historic charge to glory, becoming, in the process, one of the most devastating centre forwards in European football, clattering in goals left and right.
Injury slowed down the 24-year-old striker’s scoring rate but between returning from a thigh injury in mid-October and the recent round of African Cup of Nations qualifiers last month, he averaged a goal a game.
Over that period, Osimhen scored 23 times in 23 matches in all competitions, propelling Napoli to the brink of a historic Scudetto and becoming a bona fide fan idol even before he scored the goal that secured the title on Thursday.
Napoli’s Thursday win saw an end to a 33-year title drought, thanks to Osimhen’s title-winning strike which powered the team to glory, one that was last won in 1990.
Napoli are leading second-placed Lazio with 16 points, leaving them with a month-long parade between now and the end of the season which will allow their long-suffering supporters to fully unload more than a generation of frustration.
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji is back on social media and using his platform to connect with his Nigerian roots. The Nigerian-Swiss player recently spoke about his passion for helping Nigerian children.
Akanji had a stellar season with Manchester City last year, helping them achieve a historic treble: the Premier League trophy for the third year in a row, the FA Cup, and most importantly, their first-ever Champions League win.
Pep Guardiola, Manchester City’s manager, valued Akanji’s skills as a central defender who can also play the ball well. Akanji wasn’t afraid to take risks by pushing forward and joining the midfield when needed.
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Akanji’s off-field style is as progressive as his approach to the game, as evidenced by his recent collaboration with Hypebeast, a fashion trendsetter.
Since joining Manchester City, he’s been a rock star on the pitch, consistently delivering top performances.
Hypebeast recently interviewed Akanji at Manchester City’s training ground, where they discussed his life in Manchester, the influence of manager Pep Guardiola on the team’s fashion sense (they’re apparently known for being very stylish), the new Netflix documentary, “Together: Treble Winners,” and more.
One topic particularly close to Akanji’s heart is his Nigerian heritage. He spoke about his desire to help underprivileged children in Nigeria who weren’t as fortunate as him growing up in Switzerland.
He said,
“In Nigeria, I like to help kids who didn’t have the same luck that I had with growing up in Switzerland.”
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The conversation also touched on music. When asked about Afrobeats, Akanji said…
“My favourite artist is Burna Boy.
I spoke with him after the Champions League final. I love listening to Afrobeats.”
While Manuel Akanji has a strong connection to his Nigerian heritage, as evidenced by his desire to help children there, he ultimately chose to represent Switzerland on the international football stage.
This is likely due to growing up in Switzerland and potentially coming up through their youth development system.
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Nigerian track fans are in for a historical showdown this weekend at the Tom Jones Invitational on April 13th. Two of the country’s brightest sprinting stars, Tobi Amusan and Favour Ofili, will be facing off in the 100-metre flat for the very first time.
Tobi Amusan is a legend in the 100-metre hurdles and the current world record holder in that event. She is using this race as a strategic move to gauge her raw speed before a major competition later in April. While Amusan is known for her hurdling prowess, she’s no stranger to success in the flat 100 metres either. She achieved a personal best time of 11.10 seconds.
On the other side of the track, Favour Ofili is a rising star with the wind at her back. This year has been a breakout season for her, with a record-breaking performance in the 300m that secured a new African record. But that’s not all. She scorched the track earlier this year, clocking a blistering 10.85 seconds in the 100m. This made it the world’s fastest time for that distance so far in 2024!
This clash of titans is sure to be an electrifying race. Amusan will be aiming to outrun her younger compatriot and also smash her personal best time. However, both Nigerian queens will face stiff competition from a talented pool of international sprinters. The starting line-up has established names. The names include Tamari Davis, a world championship finalist from the US, and her fellow American, Melissa Jefferson, a former US champion. Jamaican athletes Alana Reid and Kemba Nelson will also be vying for the top spot, along with the returning American star Abby Steiner.
Women’s 100m entries – Tom Jones Memorial
🇺🇸 Tamari Davis
🇺🇸 Melissa Jefferson
🇺🇸 Abby Steiner
🇳🇬 Tobi Amusan
🇳🇬 Favour Ofili
🇬🇧 Imani Lansiquot
🇯🇲 Alana Reid
🇯🇲 Kemba Nelson
🇺🇸 Masai Russell
🇩🇪 Gina Luckenkemper
🇺🇸 Talitha Diggs
🇺🇸 Nia Ali
🇺🇸 Quanesha Burks
🇱🇷 Maia McCoy— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) April 10, 2024
A victory for either Amusan or Ofili would be a monumental achievement and a powerful statement to the world. This would solidify their readiness to dominate the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. This race is not just about who crosses the finish line first; it’s a glimpse into the future of Nigerian sprinting and a chance to witness history in the making.
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