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Osimhen Bags Best Striker Award at AIC Oscar del Calcio

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For the 2022/2023 season, Osimhen secured the Serie A Player of the Year accolade at the AIC Oscar del Calcio Awards. Over the past two years, the 24-year-old Nigerian striker has consistently demonstrated his prowess as one of the world’s top strikers, proving to be an invaluable asset for Napoli.

In the previous season, Osimhen impressively scored 31 goals in 39 matches for Napoli, contributing significantly to their first Serie A title in 33 years. Additionally, he played a key role in securing Napoli’s historic quarterfinal finish in the UEFA Champions League. Notably, Osimhen became the first African player to win the Capocannoniere, highlighting his exceptional goal-scoring achievements.

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Osimhen’s outstanding performances have earned him nominations for prestigious awards, including the FIFA Best and Ballon d’Or. His most recent achievement is securing the AIC Oscar del Calcio Best Striker’s Award.

Notably, Osimhen earned a spot in the Serie A Team of the Year, alongside players such as Mike Maignan, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Kim Min-jae, Andrea Bastoni, Theo Hernández, Stanislav Lobotka, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Nicolo Barella, Rafael Leão, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Furthermore, Osimhen was included in the Team of the Year alongside four other Napoli stars. The prolific striker claimed the Goal King title in Serie A last season with an impressive tally of 26 goals. Despite facing challenges this season, including injuries and team instability at Napoli, Osimhen remains determined to return to peak form soon.

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CAF, PUMA Unveil Special Gold ITRI Ball for AFCON 2025 Final

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By Samuel Adeola

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), and its technical partner, PUMA, have unveiled a special gold-accented edition of the official match ball, ITRI, for Sunday’s TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 final in Morocco.

Hosts Morocco will face Senegal at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00pm local time.

CAF said in a statement on Friday that the commemorative ball was designed to honour the two finalists. The ITRI ball, used throughout the tournament, draws inspiration from traditional Moroccan zellij designs, featuring star shapes, floral patterns and circular symmetry.

Built on PUMA’s Orbita 6 technology, CAF noted that the ball blends cultural heritage with innovation while meeting elite performance standards.

CAF and PUMA had earlier unveiled the ITRI ball as the official match ball for AFCON 2025.

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Anthony Joshua Returns to Gym Weeks After Fatal Lagos-Ibadan Crash

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By Samuel Adeola

Former heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has returned to training weeks after a fatal car crash that claimed the lives of two of his close friends.

The accident occurred on December 29, 2025, at the Makun area along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving the boxer visibly shaken.

A video shared on social media on Friday showed Joshua back in the gym, engaging in light workouts, including riding an exercise bike and spending time around a swimming pool.

Joshua also posted a clip on his Snapchat story showing the elapsed time on a cardio machine, captioned “FIGHTERS,” which fans have interpreted as a subtle signal of his gradual return to focus and recovery.

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Fall to Morocco on Penalties

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By Samuel Adeola

Nigeria’s quest for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title ended in heartbreak on Tuesday night as the Super Eagles lost 4-2 on penalties to host nation Morocco in the semi-final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat.

The encounter ended goalless after 120 minutes, with both sides cancelling each other out in regulation time and extra time.

Nigeria remained solid defensively, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali making key saves, while Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman led the attack.

The match was decided in the shootout after missed chances from Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi proved costly.

Morocco converted four penalties, with Youssef En-Nesyri scoring the decisive kick to seal victory.

The defeat brings Nigeria’s impressive AFCON campaign to an end, while Morocco advance to the final on home soil.

The Super Eagles will now turn their attention to the third-place playoff.

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