The latest football news including: Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 to book AFCON 2025 semi-final spot against hosts Morocco, PSG, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid all eye Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.
Here is today’s round-up of the biggest football stories, brought to you by NigerianMatchday.com.
Osimhen header sends Super Eagles into 16th AFCON semi-final appearance
Nigeria showcased their power and efficiency to see off a resilient Algeria side 2-0 and book their place in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals.
Victor Osimhen rose highest in the 47th minute to thunder home a precise Onyemaechi cross, his fourth goal of the tournament.
The result sends the Super Eagles into their 16th AFCON semi-final appearance, where they will face hosts Morocco.
It is another statement of Nigeria’s continued dominance in African football history.
Category: Match | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
Galatasaray star’s stock keeps rising after standout AFCON form
Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.
The Galatasaray forward has said he is enjoying his time in Turkey, but his blistering AFCON form has reignited interest from Europe’s biggest clubs.
Osimhen was mobbed by fans during a surprise appearance in Lagos’s Ojota area recently, underlining his icon status back home.
Any move would rank among the biggest African transfers of the year.
Category: Transfer | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
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