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Serie A: Why ‘I Used Special Mask, Nigeria Colour’, Osimhen Explains After Napoli’s Win [VIDEO]

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3 years ago

May 7, 2023

Napoli’s Serie A champion, Victor Osimhen has opened up on why he donned a “special mask” in his club’s 1-0 victory over Fiorentina at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday.

DAILY POST reported that the Nigerian scored the only goal of the match from the spot at the second time of asking after initially missing a penalty.

The striker donned a “special mask” with “3” and Nigerian flag on it.

Explaining why he used a “special mask” for first match as champion of Italy, the Capocannoniere leader said, “It’s a special mask. [The ‘3’ signifies] the third time we won the Scudetto. And of course, [the Nigerian flag signifies that] I represent my country whenever I play. And [‘VO9’] Victor Osimhen 9 is my trademark,” he told DAZN in a post match interview.

“This is really special for me. And I’m going to keep this particular one forever. It’s really special.”

With 23 goals in 27 appearances this season, Victor Osimhen is on course to become the first African Serie A Golden Boot winner.

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Victor Osimhen used a special mask tonight, here’s HIM explaining “3” and Nigerian flag 🇳🇬 on the mask.
“I’m going to keep this particular one forever” pic.twitter.com/UzL0fmwENd
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— Astra 💫 (@GideonToba) May 7, 2023

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.

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EPL: Maresca Signs Three-year Contract To Replace Guardiola At Man City

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Former Chelsea and Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City.

Maresca will now replace Pep Guardiola, who took charge of his last game on Sunday – a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Tuesday: “Enzo Maresca has already signed a three-year deal as Manchester City’s new manager.

“Agreement until June 2029 and new chapter to start soon at #MCFC, with Maresca fully involved in the transfer strategy.

“Here we go, 100% confirmed.”

Maresca has been out of work since he left Stamford Bridge in January this year and has snubbed offers while waiting for the City job.