Top Naija News: Nigerian News, Breaking News Nigeria and World News Top Naija News is a daily news publication in Nigeria, delivering the latest breaking news in Nigeria and around the world.
Super Eagles ace Victor Osimhen opens up on his Ballon d’Or dream and how life in Naples is
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has spoken about his Ballon d’Or ambitions, admitting that winning France Football’s prize is a goal he hopes to achieve.
The 24-year-old striker is one of the best players in the world in his position, as he led Napoli to their first league title in 33 years last season, as well as winning the Capocannoniere.
)
Victor Osimhen’s future at Napoli is still in doubt with the Nigerian still having issues with his new contract with the club.
)
Nigeria Super Eagles’ Victor Osimhen is yet to commit to a new deal with Serie A champions SSC Napoli.
The Nigeria international was nominated for the Ballon d’Or for his exploits, and although he is not expected to win the prize, Osimhen could have a high finish, and on his current trajectory, he could be a future winner.
What Osimhen said
The striker explained that he is comfortable at Napoli and loves scoring for the club. He further admitted a desire to lift the Ballon d’Or but made it clear that he was not obsessed.
“For me, already being a player at this level is a dream,” he said, per GetFootballNewsItaly.
)
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen | Imago
Victor Osimhen is the poster boy of Nigerian football (Photo Credit: Napoli/X)
“If it [Ballon d’Or] were to arrive, it would be fantastic, but it’s not an obsession. I feel very comfortable in Naples. Scoring is always a thrill, more so doing it at the Maradona.”
Meanwhile, Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has shed light on the uncertainties surrounding his future at Italian clubside, SSC Napoli.
Osimhen’s journey in Napoli has been a rollercoaster ride of mostly highs and lows. His arrival in the Serie A was marked with high expectations and the young striker quickly made an impact.
Related content
)
Ex-Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel told exclusively to Pulse Sports the 5 things he cannot live without and the clothing items that must be in everyone’s wardrobe.
)
Super Falcons star Desire Oparanozie has spoken about the characteristics she looks for in a man.
)
The road to the next FIFA World Cup presents a daunting challenge for the Nigeria Super Eagles, coach Jose Peseiro has said.
Victor Osimhen’s future at Napoli is still in doubt with the Nigerian still having issues with his new contract with the club.
)
Michael Olise could be set to play a part at the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast but not with the Super Eagles of Nigeria
Nigeria Super Eagles’ Victor Osimhen is yet to commit to a new deal with Serie A champions SSC Napoli.
)
Napoli and Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has picked playing in the MLS with Lionel Messi over playing in the Saudi Arabian league with Cristiano Ronaldo.
)
Nigeria Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen runs the rule on Cristiano Ronaldo’s role in the rise of the Saudi Pro League.
)
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has revealed the hardest defender he has come up against in his career.
)
The Super Eagles are ranked ahead of their Group A opponents, Ivory Coast, in next year’s Africa Cup of Nations.
)
Super Falcons star Ashleigh Plumptre has opened up on her representing her country Nigeria.
)
Ashleigh Plumptre became the first player from the Women’s Super League to play in the Saudi Women’s Premier League.
)
The Nigeria Super Falcons will look to finish the job against Ethiopia when they return to Nigeria.
)
Napoli are struggling with Victor Osimhen’s injury and could wait for a longer period for the forward to return to action.
)
Rudi Garcia continues to make it work without his talisman, Victor Osimhen, as Napoli grab crucial three points in Germany against Union Berlin.
![[VIDEO] Watch as Super Eagles star vexes for Napoli fans seeking autographs](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/24102023/007dcca3-2fd7-4d66-bf89-a585f6ad9dc8.jpg?operations=fit(:350))
Victor Osimhen was not happy with autograph-seeking fans who got too close to his car
)
The value of Nigerian footballers around the world continues to increase on a weekly basis and Victor Osimhen remains top of the pile.
