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I Approach Every Match Like I’m Going To War – Osimhen

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2 years ago

June 18, 2023

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that he listens to Olamide’s rap songs for motivation before going to the pitch to play.

The Super Eagles star said Olamide is his favourite Nigerian artist.

In an interview with Pooja Media, Osimhen also said he listens to Nas and Damian Marley’s ‘Only the Strong Survive’ too, stressing that he approaches every match with the mentality that he is going to war.

He said: “First of all, after lunch, like my spare time, when we are relaxing, like two or three hours before the final meeting to go to the stadium, I listen to Olamide’s rap [songs]. There’s some kind of rap he has done in recent years that is really inspirational to me.

“Olamide is my best musician in Nigeria. And I have this playlist that I use to go to listen to his songs.

“And after everything, when we are in the bus, I used to listen to Nas and Damian Marley’s ‘Only the Strong Survive’. So, when I listen to these songs, I always put in my head that I’m going to war. Everything I’m playing, I’m going to war, that I’m going there to die, or someone is going to die. ‘Only the Strong Survive’ means I want to win; I don’t want to lose.”

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EPL: Berbatov Names Team That Can ‘Surprise’ Arsenal In Title Race

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12 hours ago

November 25, 2025

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Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has named the team that could “surprise” Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

The Gunners are now six points clear of second-placed Chelsea, thanks to their 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta’s men could extend that lead to nine points, when they travel to face the Blues this weekend.

Berbatov has now said he expects Arsenal to be “really tested” over the hectic festive period and says their title credentials will become clearer in the New Year.

“Of course Liverpool are low in the table and Man City are dropping points, but there are other teams like Chelsea who can surprise people,” Berbatov told ESPN.

“Six points is a good cushion but in the Premier League it’s nothing and can go very quickly.”

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Champions League: Arteta Gives Arsenal Injury Updates Ahead Bayern Munich Clash

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November 25, 2025

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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has given injury updates on his squad ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

The Gunners have won their first four matches in the competition without conceding a single goal.

Arteta’s men will be looking to continue their perfect start with a win over Bayern at the Emirates.

Arsenal could have captain Martin Odegaard back for the game, alongside Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke.

“Yeah they are [Madueke and Martinelli in contenton to start] and we’re going to have a meeting now to decide on Martin [Odegaard],” Arteta told reporters today.

“He was very close for the previous game.

“We are confident he can be in the squad as well.”