Nigeria international forward Victor Osimhen has sealed a deal with Galatasary from Napoli making him the highest earning player ever in the history of Turkish League, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

The deal will see Galatasary pay Napoli €75m as his transfer fee with a ten percent sell on clause. He agreed a contract till the summer of 2029 and it carries a clause which forbids him from joining a team in Italy the next two years.

He will earn €18 million a year, an amount that will surpass what his teammate Mauro Icardi who was the previous highest earned currently earns. His salary also make him the highest ever paid player in the history of the league.

Last season while on loan to the club, he scored a total of 37 goals in all competitions firing them to a league and cup double.

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle says the best tactics doesn’t necessarily mean you will games all the time, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

Chelle who will be back in the hot seat in September, when the Super Eagles play in the world cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa respectively made this known in an interview with Onzemondial.

He explained that some coaches vary their system in relation to the opponents, and used the system of the duo of Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho to properly explain his point.

“Some coaches adapt their tactics in relation to the opponent, they seek to counter the opponent. A bit like what the great coach that was Mourinho did. So his ideal was to find the opponent’s weaknesses and counter the opponent. And then, you have Guardiola-type coaches who want to impose their style of play. And you have others, the new teams that resemble those of the Red Bull project, based on a transition game, with a very high pressing to put opponents in difficulty.

” I position myself between Guardiola and the Red Bull project in transition. I don’t want to counter the opponent, I want to impose my game and my philosophy”, he said.

Speaking further, he explained why the best tactics doesn’t necessarily win games all the time, citing the game between Manchester United and Lyon in the Europa League as a case study.

“No, not necessarily. In recent weeks, we have seen many games on TV, and we realize that the games are not played on tactics. The games are played mentally and especially the big games. For example, the match between Manchester United and Lyon, we go from 2-0 to 2-2 and then 2-4. And finally, it’s no longer tactical, it’s mental, it’s small details, it’s one meter away from placement.

“The pure Italian-style tactics of 20 or 30 years ago no longer exist. Today, football is going very, very fast. And it is no longer played at two meters. Today, it is played at one meter, or even 50 centimeters. The mind makes the difference. During big matches, this is what you will propose in terms of movement, game project, performance, mental preparation and interactions between players that will lead you to have results.

“Tactics are an eternal restart. Before, the 4-4-2 was the preferred scheme, then there was the 3-5-2, then the 4-3-3. It totally changes, then it comes back. We’ve already seen everything”.

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has hinted at the team maintaining the diamond formation when they qualifiers for the 2026 world cup resumes in September, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

The coach has played with the formation since taking over as coach of the Super Eagles, with two draws and three wins in five matches so far. He looks certain to maintain the formation.

Nigeria will be up against Rwanda and South Africa respectively in the world cup qualifiers, where they are currently six points behind the leaders South Africa, although a three potential point deduction for fielding an ineligible player is expected to be slammed on South Africa.

Talking about his tactics, Chelle explained why he prefers playing the diamond formation in an interview with Onzemondial.

“I like the 4-4-2 in diamond. I like to play with two strikers, have numerical superiority in midfield. Because already, there are not many teams that play with a diamond. So, we are still in numerical superiority in midfield. And then, I also like the flat 4-4-2 that turns 4-2-4 when you have the ball”,

Chelle went further to defend the system saying like every tactics, it has it strength and weakness but can be varied based on how the team is set up and players availability.

“Every scheme and vision has strengths and weaknesses. In game systems, it’s animation that counts. You can play in 4-3-3, with a top striker who goes down to the midfield, as in (Pep) Guardiola’s Barça (Barcelona ) with Messi. In reality, it turned into a diamond. So it is the animation of your players and the profile of your players that will make you readable or not.

“The idea is to have a starting system. But again, what matters to me is movement. I play in a 4-4-2 diamond. If I have two top attackers, I know I will be more axial. Now, if in my two attackers, I line up two wingers, I necessarily know that my two wingers, unconsciously, will orient themselves towards the corridors.

“So in fact, the most important thing for me, when we talk about the game system, is the animation and the profile of the players that you will align. They are the ones who will power your system. And to answer your question, there is no ideal system. I have a preferential system, but above all, I work on the animation and movements of my players”, he concluded.

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Young defender Josh Nichols made the squad of Arsenal for their pre season camp after fully recovering from the injury that brought a premature end to his season last term out, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

The 18 year old made his first team debut in the 5-1 Carabao Cup win over Bolton Wanderers last season playing the entire duration of the game from his favourite position as a right back.

A surgery saw him miss the remainder of the season. He has however fully recovered from the setback and was a part of the squad for the recently concluded pre season camp in Spain.

He kept his spot in the team for another pre season tour of Singapore, where they will play against AC Milan and Newcastle before heading to Hong Kong to face Tottenham.

His mother in an interview last season, spoke about his Nigerian roots and the fact that he is also eligible for England and also Guyana.

She said his international future will be based on the country that first hand him a call up.

Napoli are willing to pay Nigeria international forward Ademola Lookman more money than what he was offered by Inter Milan in a bid to convince him to join them, OwnGoalNigeria.com understands.

Inter Milan have been locked in talks with Atalanta for the Nigerian who is valued at €50 million. A deal is set to be very close after reaching an agreement on personal terms with the 27 year old.

As discussions continue over the mode of payment on the estimated transfer fee plus possible add ons, Gazzetta and Corriere dello Sport report that Napoli have joined Inter in the race to sign the reigning Africa player of the year.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli have offered Lookman €5m per season, surpassing the Nerazzurri’s proposal, which, according to Gazzetta, is €4.5m per season.

However the Nigerian has made up his mind on joining Inter Milan, hence will snub overtures not just from Napoli but also Atletico Madrid, who have also made contacts with his representatives.

A deal till the summer of 2030 have been agreed with Inter, where he will earn a yearly wage of €4.5m, rising to €5m based on success and achievements.

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Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has explained the criteria he used in handing call ups to players in his team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

The coach who is currently in camp with the B team preparing for the CHAN championship is expected to make public his list of players for the upcoming world cup qualifiers games against Rwanda and South Africa respectively next month.

Speaking on the criteria for selection, Chelle who have been in charge of the team for five games listed three main things he considers, before any call up to a player.

“First of all, you need to have playing time. You need to be in top physical shape and you need to be good too. Then, the last thing is tactically. As a coach, you don’t have time. When I took over the Nigerian national team, I only had two sessions before the match”, he told Onze Mondial.

“So, in two training sessions, I have to be able to quickly get the message across and what I want for my team. Physically, the player has to be in shape. He also has to be tactically intelligent to be ready to understand and apply my instructions. You also need good technical quality. And finally, you have to be mentally ready.”

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Fans of Italian Serie A side Napoli have reacted to the imminent departure of Victor Osimhen from the club to Turkish side Galatasary, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

Osimhen powered the team to their first league title in 33 years three seasons ago, but after a huge fallout with the management of the team he left the team in acrimonious circumstances to join Galatasary on loan last season.

After a fairly successful season where he fired Gala to the League and Cup double he returned to Napoli, and is currently pushing for a permanent move away from the team to the Turkish side. Talks are way advanced for the deal to be completed in the coming days.

A group of fans made their feelings known about the striker with a banner at their training ground, where they are lumbering up for the start of a new season.

“Osimhen, there will always be ignorance in your life. Wretch! Never forget that Maradona played for this club!”. The banner reads.

The deal for Nigeria international forward Ademola Lookman to join Inter Milan from fellow Serie A side is close to happening, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

Lookman is a top priority of new coach of Inter Milan Cristian Chivu, and he wants the deal wrapped up quickly with fellow Serie A side Napoli and LaLiga side Atletico Madrid also pushing to sign the Nigerian.

Speaking on the drive to sign the reigning Africa player of the year, Inter director Ausilio confirms a bid of ss already been lodged and their aim is to wrap up the deal without delay: “We made a bid for Ademola Lookman, we like him”.

“We have good relationship with Atalanta but we won’t enter into long negotiations, we have our own project”.

He however sounded a warning that if they can’t get Lookman then they will switch to other targets, despite the fact that he is their main target in the window: Jadon Sancho and Nico Gonzalez? We can’t work in just one direction . This is our favorite. If we can’t succeed, we’ll find alternatives .”

Meanwhile Spanish news outlet Sport report that a fee of €45 million fixed and €5 million have been agreed for the transfer of the 27 year old, who is the reigning Africa player of the year.

According to the report, it effectively bring to an end any plans of Atletico Madrid signing the forward who was also linked to them. They say the deal is expected to be made official in the coming days.

Lookman who picked up a calf injury in training is expected to have a routine medical ahead of a possible confirmation of the deal. It is believed that the injury isn’t as bad as initially feared.

Inter Milan have won the race for the signing of Nigeria international forward Ademola Lookman from fellow Serie A side Atalanta after agreeing a deal worth €50 million, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

Spanish news outlet Sport report that a fee of €45 million fixed and €5 million have been agreed for the transfer of the 27 year old, who is the reigning Africa player of the year.

According to the report, it effectively bring to an end any plans of Atletico Madrid signing the forward who was also linked to them. They say the deal is expected to be made official in the coming days.

Lookman who picked up a calf injury in training is expected to have a routine medical ahead of a possible confirmation of the deal. It is believed that the injury isn’t as bad as initially feared.