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Ademola Lookman, Osimhen now the stars – Ex-Super Eagles coach

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7 months ago

February 13, 2026

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are now the stars of Nigeria, according to former Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro.

After a tough start, Ademola Lookman has flourished in the Super Eagles after he changed his international allegiance from England.

Under Peseiro, ‘Mola’ shone at the 2023 AFCON, where Nigeria reached the final.

He also showed class at the recent AFCON in Morocco.

“Osimhen was the star (of the Super Eagles), but he (Ademola Lookman) hasn’t been far behind; he’s even scored more goals (Lookman has six in 13 games, compared to the Galatasaray striker’s five in 14). Now they’re both stars,” Peseiro told Marca

The Portuguese coach revealed that the Atletico Madrid star chose Nigeria after he did not have a future with England at full international level despite shining at age-grade levels with his adopted country.

“He was just a kid, but he always told me how sad he was because after winning the Under-20 World Cup in 2017 and reaching the Under-21s, England stopped calling him up,” Peserio explained.

“He didn’t understand it; he thought he had a future there, but he had to accept it, So, since his parents were Nigerian, he accepted the call a few months before I arrived.

“Although he had made his debut, he didn’t always play, but I saw his potential, made him a consistent starter, and he exploded: he began to have fantastic seasons and was crucial in getting us to the Africa Cup of Nations final and in Atalanta winning the Europa League with his three goals.”

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Galatasaray President: We didn’t buy Osimhen to sell him

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2 months ago

June 15, 2026

Kenny Malone

Galatasaray President has made it clear they do not plan to sell Victor Osimhen even if a club came up with the right price for the star striker.

Galatasaray President Dursun Ozbek told Fotomac that the Turkish champions hope to keep the Super Eagles striker for “many years” despite rife speculations he could make a major transfer this summer.

Fotomac: If a €150 million offer comes in for Victor Osimhen, would you be open to negotiations?

Galatasaray President: We didn’t buy Osimhen to sell him! He’s a player who adds great value to Galatasaray and loves Galatasaray very much. We want him to serve Galatasaray for many years to come. Osimhen is also very happy at Galatasaray.

Foreign Pros

Lucky Ezeh targets success at new Czech club

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2 months ago

June 15, 2026

Kenny Malone

Lucky Ezeh has said he hopes for success at new Czech club Zbrojovka Brno.

The 22-year-old forward has moved from Karvina, where he scored nine goals in 34 appearances last season.

“The move to Zbrojovka is a big step for my career,” Ezeh said.

“During my talks with the club’s representatives, I got the impression that a very interesting project is being created in Brno and that Zbrojovka is strengthening on all fronts.

“I am pleased to be part of a team full of great football players and to work under the leadership of excellent coaches. I believe that together we will achieve great success.”

Zbrojovka sports director Martin Jiranek said Ezeh will be a great addition.

“He is a striker with great potential who has experience from the first league,” he remarked.

“He is hardworking, honest in his approach to training and matches and has the potential for further performance growth. We expect him to increase the competition in the offensive.”