Nigeria’s Coach Jose Peseiro has revealed that Victor Osimhen is the designated penalty taker for the Super Eagles, clearing the air on the situation in Monday’s game against Sao Tome & Principe where Emmanuel Dennis took up penalty duties.
Peseiro explained that Osimhen had allowed his teammate, Dennis, take up the role so he could register his first international goal.
Dennis won a late penalty with Nigeria well ahead (9-0) in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sao Tome.
The Attacker, in his sixth game for the Super Eagles coolly dispatched the penalty for his first goal and Peseiro thanked the good-hearted Osimhen.
‘Our Striker, You know that guy Victor Osimhen he plays for Napoli, I appointed him as our designate Penalty taker,’ the Portuguese Coach disclosed.
‘Today he could have scored five including from the penalty. He gave Dennis the opportunity to score, I like his humility, he’s a good guy with a big heart and I appreciate it. Congratulations and thank you very much.’
Osimhen scored four goals and also picked up two assists as Nigeria cruised past Sao Tome & Principe 10-0 at the Stade Adrar on Monday.
The win moved the Super Eagles top of group A ahead of Guinea Bissau who have four points from two games.
Re: OSIMHEN deferred to Dennis on the Pk and Manager Calls him "Big Heart"
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 4:54 am
by vancity eagle
Props to Osimehn.
Whatever you say about the guy he bleeds green white green and he is genuinely a good person with a lot of character. He is really playing for the team.
Re: OSIMHEN deferred to Dennis on the Pk and Manager Calls him "Big Heart"
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 6:32 am
by EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA
After you've finished the Ram meat, the fish pepper soup, fried rice and isi Ewu at the buffet, you now want credit for leaving the Pomo for the next man. Abeg, Osihmen wicked o.
Re: OSIMHEN deferred to Dennis on the Pk and Manager Calls him "Big Heart"
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 7:02 am
by Enyi
EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 6:32 am
After you've finished the Ram meat, the fish pepper soup, fried rice and isi Ewu at the buffet, you now want credit for leaving the Pomo for the next man. Abeg, Osihmen wicked o.
Thats being smart though
Re: OSIMHEN deferred to Dennis on the Pk and Manager Calls him "Big Heart"
Nigeria’s Coach Jose Peseiro has revealed that Victor Osimhen is the designated penalty taker for the Super Eagles, clearing the air on the situation in Monday’s game against Sao Tome & Principe where Emmanuel Dennis took up penalty duties.
Peseiro explained that Osimhen had allowed his teammate, Dennis, take up the role so he could register his first international goal.
Dennis won a late penalty with Nigeria well ahead (9-0) in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sao Tome.
The Attacker, in his sixth game for the Super Eagles coolly dispatched the penalty for his first goal and Peseiro thanked the good-hearted Osimhen.
‘Our Striker, You know that guy Victor Osimhen he plays for Napoli, I appointed him as our designate Penalty taker,’ the Portuguese Coach disclosed.
‘Today he could have scored five including from the penalty. He gave Dennis the opportunity to score, I like his humility, he’s a good guy with a big heart and I appreciate it. Congratulations and thank you very much.’
Osimhen scored four goals and also picked up two assists as Nigeria cruised past Sao Tome & Principe 10-0 at the Stade Adrar on Monday.
The win moved the Super Eagles top of group A ahead of Guinea Bissau who have four points from two games.
That's interesting news because Dennis said that Ahmed Musa was going to take the penalty but Musa let him take the penalty.
Re: OSIMHEN deferred to Dennis on the Pk and Manager Calls him "Big Heart"
Nigeria’s Coach Jose Peseiro has revealed that Victor Osimhen is the designated penalty taker for the Super Eagles, clearing the air on the situation in Monday’s game against Sao Tome & Principe where Emmanuel Dennis took up penalty duties.
Peseiro explained that Osimhen had allowed his teammate, Dennis, take up the role so he could register his first international goal.
Dennis won a late penalty with Nigeria well ahead (9-0) in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sao Tome.
The Attacker, in his sixth game for the Super Eagles coolly dispatched the penalty for his first goal and Peseiro thanked the good-hearted Osimhen.
‘Our Striker, You know that guy Victor Osimhen he plays for Napoli, I appointed him as our designate Penalty taker,’ the Portuguese Coach disclosed.
‘Today he could have scored five including from the penalty. He gave Dennis the opportunity to score, I like his humility, he’s a good guy with a big heart and I appreciate it. Congratulations and thank you very much.’
Osimhen scored four goals and also picked up two assists as Nigeria cruised past Sao Tome & Principe 10-0 at the Stade Adrar on Monday.
The win moved the Super Eagles top of group A ahead of Guinea Bissau who have four points from two games.
That's interesting news because Dennis said that Ahmed Musa was going to take the penalty but Musa let him take the penalty.
Wow! TBH, I had expected Musa to take the pk given the circumstance. Now, I understand. That is why Musa is Governor to the players -- a servant leader.
Re: OSIMHEN deferred to Dennis on the Pk and Manager Calls him "Big Heart"
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:06 pm
by maceo4
Makes sense why he went to pick Musa up after the pk.
Re: OSIMHEN deferred to Dennis on the Pk and Manager Calls him "Big Heart"
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:14 pm
by Enugu II
maceo4 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:06 pm
Makes sense why he went to pick Musa up after the pk.
Exactly. I believe Damunk mentioned this in another thread and this clearly explains why.
Re: OSIMHEN deferred to Dennis on the Pk and Manager Calls him "Big Heart"
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:38 pm
by Eaglezbeak
I love Oshimen as a footballer he fights for what he wants to make happen!
Re: OSIMHEN deferred to Dennis on the Pk and Manager Calls him "Big Heart"
Not trouble, I think. What he posted is a historical fact.
Osimhen did allow Dennis to take the pk in that game given the trajectory of the game. I do not believe, as confirmed already by reports, that Dennis was ever the designated pk taker however.
