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Europe Watch: Osimhen, Boniface, Payne, Others Shine

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3 years ago

August 29, 2023

League football across Europe is gradually taking shape for the 2023–24 season, with Nigerian players plying their trade in different leagues across the world.

Victor Osimhen scored the opening goal in Napoli’s 2-0 win over Sassuolo in the Serie A, while German Victor Boniface scored a brace in Leverkusen’s 3-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach in the German Bundesliga.

There were other Nigerian players for their respective clubs across the world.

Let’s take a look at them.

Saturday

In the Premier League, Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina starred for Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The former scored a goal, while the latter came in later as a substitute.

Frank Onyeka and Calvin Bassey made it to the squad that played against Arsenal, although the latter saw himself red-carded after a foul on Eddie Nketiah in the 82nd minute of the encounter.

In the Championship, Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Ihenacho started for Leicester City in the 2-1 win against Rotterdam. Ihenacho provided an assist for the opening goal in the clash.

Victor Boniface inspired Bayern Leverkusen to a 3-0 victory versus Borussia Monchengladbach with a superb brace in the Bundesliga.

In Italy, Samuel Chukweze was introduced in the 66th minute of Milan’s 4-1 win over Torino to enjoy a home debut for his new team.

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EPL: Why I Won’t Stay One More Year At Man Utd – Casemiro

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3 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, has explained why he won’t stay one more year at the club.

The 34-year-old is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the current season.

The Brazilian, however, had been urged by the club’s fans to extend his contract by one more year due to his brilliant display for Michael Carrick’s side this term.

Speaking on the development, Casemiro told ESPN Brasil, “There is no chance [for me to stay one more year].

“It is leaving through the front door. It has been four wonderful years, and I am eternally grateful not only to the club but to the fans.

“I think it is over. The cycle has ended here. I am moving on to a new chapter in my career.”

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EPL: Rooney Names Team To Win Title

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23 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League title, after Manchester City dropped points against Everton.

City were held to a 3-3 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.

The result means Pep Guardiola’s men are now five points behind Arsenal, but they have one game in hand.

Rooney believes the Gunners will beat West Ham this weekend and go on to be champions.

He said on BBC Sport: “No, I’m concerned for West Ham. I just think Arsenal are efficient and professional.

“I just think they will win every game. So obviously, with the result tonight, that means they will win the league.”

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UCL, EPL: Petr Cech Advises Chelsea On How To Win Trophies

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Chelsea legend, Petr Cech, has advised his old club on how to win the UEFA Champions League or the English Premier League.

Chelsea are already out of the Premier League title race this season, and they are at risk of missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season because they are currently not in the ninth position on the Premier League table.

Speaking to The Athletic about Chelsea, Cech said that the Blues need to change their philosophy of signing only young players if they want to win the Premier League or Champions League.

According to the former goalkeeper, the Premier League west London club needs to add experienced players to mentor the young players in the squad.

“You have to look at what you want to achieve. You can have young, talented players, and you can win, but it’s very rare that you manage to do that,” he said.

“If you want to win every season and compete every season, that does not go together.

“You have to change your philosophy. Certain things don’t go together because, in order to win a Champions League or a Premier League… these are really tough competitions, and you have to be consistent.

“You need to have a strong core of the team. And then you can bring young, talented players who will grow faster and then will be held by the experienced players to help navigate them through difficult times when they come.”

Currently, Chelsea have just one player, Tosin Adarabioyo, who is over 28 this season, and the defender has not been playing regularly.