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Osimhen receives grand welcome from Galatasaray fans

Thousands of Galatasaray fans gathered at Istanbul Airport in Turkey to enthusiastically welcome Napoli talisman Victor Osimhen on Monday. 

Despite arriving around 3:30 a.m., Osimhen was greeted with applause and chants.

He seemed overjoyed as supporters cheered and yelled his name, creating an unforgettable moment.

The positive greeting signalled the start of Osimhen’s loan move from Napoli to Galatasaray, which was completed after the European transfer market closed.

The Turkish club will cover his €10 million salary, allegedly paying €8.8 million with a January release clause for top clubs.

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Osimhen’s arrival was widely anticipated, with supporters waiting all night for a glimpse of him.

The 25-year-old Nigerian striker will face medical tests on Tuesday morning before joining Galatasaray’s Europa League team.

After his unsuccessful move to Chelsea, the 25-year-old still has a chance of leaving Napoli before the Turkish transfer window ends on September 13.

Giovanni Manna, Napoli’s director of sport, also told Sports Digitale in Turkey, “It is correct to say we are in talks with Galatasaray and are close to reaching an agreement.”

According to Pooja Media, both teams also agreed that the player’s €130 million release clause might be activated by potential suitors in January 2025.

Osimhen was clearly excited about joining Galatasaray after being faced with the prospect of sitting in the stands until the transfer market opened in January.

 

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Ademola Lookman’s masterclass seals win for Atalanta against Fiorentina

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Ademola Lookman’s masterclass seals win for Atalanta against Fiorentina

Nigerian international Ademola Lookman was the star of the show on Sunday, delivering a match-winning performance as Atalanta secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Fiorentina in an explosive Serie A encounter at the Gewiss Stadium.

Lookman not only scored the decisive goal but also provided a crucial assist that helped Atalanta draw level earlier in the match.

Fiorentina took the lead early in the game, but Lookman’s magic inspired Atalanta’s comeback.

The visitors opened the scoring in the 15th minute when Lucas Martinez Quarta capitalized on a rebound, rifling the ball into the back of the net from close range.

Atalanta, however, responded quickly. In the 21st minute, Lookman sent a superb cross into the box, and Mateo Retegui connected with a powerful header that left Fiorentina goalkeeper David de Gea with no chance, leveling the score at 1-1.

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Fiorentina regained the lead in the 32nd minute when Moise Kean tapped home after Robin Gosens headed the ball across the goal. Moments later, Kean came close to adding a third but saw his effort hit the post.

Atalanta fought back once again, and just before halftime, Charles De Ketelaere’s deft header from an Ederson free kick made it 2-2.

The momentum had shifted, and it didn’t take long for Lookman to showcase his individual brilliance. In first-half stoppage time, he embarked on a solo run, weaving through the Fiorentina defence before slotting the ball into the bottom left corner to give Atalanta a 3-2 lead.

Lookman nearly extended his tally in the second half, coming close to scoring on several occasions, including a narrow miss in the 49th minute.

Despite Fiorentina’s pressure, Atalanta held on for a crucial victory, with goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi also making a number of key saves to secure the win.

Ademola Lookman’s masterclass seals win for Atalanta against Fiorentina

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AfroBasket: Junior D’Tigress fall to record champions in final

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AfroBasket: Junior D’Tigress fall to record champions in final

The U-18 national women’s basketball team, the Junior D’Tigress, failed to win the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket 2024 final on Saturday.

The team lost 56-76 to Mali that clinched a record ninth title.

A report by Premium Times notes that despite a strong start with a 5-0 run, the Nigerians struggled to keep up with the dominant Malian side.

Mali won all four quarters, taking the first 11-8, the second 18-15, the third 24-19, and the fourth quarter with a commanding 23-14.

The Malians excelled in the paint, outscoring Nigeria 30-16, and capitalised on fast breaks, adding 15 points. Nigeria’s bench was more productive, contributing 24 points compared to Mali’s 12.

Mali’s 17-year-old Oummou Koumare was named FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket’s Most Valuable Player.

Nigerian guard Idubamo Beggi earned a spot in the All-Star team of the tournament.

She scored 23 points in the opening loss to Egypt and the semifinal victory over Uganda, although the Malians held her to 14 points in the final.

Beggi also contributed 32 assists and 17 rebounds throughout the tournament in South Africa.

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Haaland denied hat-trick history in Man City 2-1 victory

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Haaland denied hat-trick history in Man City 2-1 victory

Erling Haaland’s double sent Manchester City three points clear at the top of the Premier League in a 2-1 win over Brentford.

City took full advantage of Liverpool’s defeat to move clear at the top by stretching their 100 per cent record to four games despite a disastrous start.

However, Haaland’s form at the start of the season remains unstoppable, even if the Norwegian just missed out on a record third consecutive hat-trick in the Premier League.

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The 24-year-old’s powerful deflected effort brought City level before he showed a combination of strength and skill to shrug off Ethan Pinnock and dink the ball over the onrushing Mark Flekken.

Only the post denied Haaland another hat-trick after half-time but he now has a Premier League record nine goals in the first four games of the season.

“He’s just an absolute machine in front of goal and I can’t speak highly enough of him,” said City’s Jack Grealish of Haaland, who had been doubtful due to the death this week of a close family friend.

“It does speak volumes about him as a person and his mental strength.”

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