Player Spotlight: Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman

Today’s player spotlights shine a light on some of football’s most exciting talents. Here’s everything you need to know.

Victor Osimhen

Osimhen’s header fires Super Eagles into AFCON semi-final against Morocco

Galatasaray / Nigeria | Striker | Nigerian

Key stat: Fourth goal of the AFCON 2025 tournament in Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Algeria

Osimhen continues to lead the line for Nigeria at AFCON 2025, adding another header to his tournament tally as the Super Eagles beat Algeria to reach the semi-finals.

He arrives at the tournament off the back of a strong club season with Galatasaray and has translated that form directly into international goals.

Nigeria will now face hosts Morocco for a place in the final, with Osimhen expected to lead the attack once again.

“Keep it moving. — Victor Osimhen, on Nigeria’s football journey”

— Victor Osimhen

Ademola Lookman

Napoli eye “extraordinary” move for Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman

Atalanta / Nigeria | Forward | Nigerian

Key stat: Described by his agent as capable of elevating a club’s performance in both domestic and European competition

Napoli have been linked with a move for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, with his representative Inacio Pia throwing full support behind a potential transfer.

Lookman has established himself as one of the most productive African forwards in Serie A in recent seasons.

Interest from a club of Napoli’s stature underlines how highly he is now rated across Italian football.

“An extraordinary signing. — Inacio Pia, Ademola Lookman’s agent”

— Ademola Lookman

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