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Osimhen to rake in N136bn from Man United
Osimhen to rake in N136bn from Man United
Super Eagles’ ace striker, Victor Osimhen, will reportedly earn at least a staggering One Hundred Thirty-Six Billion , Two Hundred Thirty-Three Million and Six Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Naira if he eventually switched to Manchester United in the summer, even as Al Wehdah striker Odion Ighalo has urged his former national teammate to explore a life-time opportunity to play in the English Premier League.
In the meantime, several Turkish outlets have claimed that Manchester United are close to finalising a deal for Osimhen, who remains a Galatasaray player until the end of the season.
The on-loan frontman has faced a hugely uncertain future over the last year due to how his fiery Napoli exit panned out; after clashing heads with Antonio Conte, he was stripped of his number and removed from the side’s Serie A squad list before the season began, leaving him little to no time to agree a deal with a suitor before the transfer deadline.
When a move to Al Ahli collapsed in the final stages, Osimhen signed for Galatasaray with no buy option included in the terms. As such, he now has only two months remaining in Turkey before he’ll have to return to Napoli and hold some pretty crucial talks over his next steps.
Osimhen has long been linked with an Old Trafford switch over the years, primarily because he poses as a direct solution to their flagrant goal-scoring woes.
The Nigerian international boasts a stunning 143 career goals in 257 appearances, including 29 goals – and a further six assists – in only 34 appearances this term.
Turkish journalist Aygun Ozipek claimed the 26-year-old has agreed a five-year deal with the Red Devils for a fee of £51 million, with the player said to have negotiated a salary worth £12.8m (about N27,246,732,800) per year.
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Meanwhile, Ighalo has counselled Osimhen to consider a move to the Premier League this summer and feels what it looks like to play in the most exciting league in the world.
Speaking on a podcast hosted by former national beach soccer team’s star, Abu Azeez, Ighalo shared his thoughts on the ongoing transfer brouhaha surrounding Osimhen.
“My advice would be for him to try the Premier League, but ultimately, he knows what’s best for himself,” Ighalo disclosed .”People can say all they want, but only the player knows what’s truly in his heart and mind.
“Whatever decision he makes, he has my full support—101%,” he added.
In a related development, Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has admitted that it is “impossible” to win games with misfiring forwards following his side’s 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday.
Rasmus Hojlund once again failed to find the back of the net, meaning he now only has one goal in his last 28 appearances for the Red Devils, and the Denmark international continues to be linked with a summer exit amid his woes in front of goal.
Yet Amorim was eager to avoid responding to transfer rumours despite the fact that Osimhen, Liam Delap and Hugo Ekitike have all been tipped to join Man Utd during the 2025 summer window.
“We will address that in the end,” Amorim admitted to reporters when asked about his side’s pursuit of a new centre forward.
“Of course we have a plan and we talk about that every day but the season is not over so let’s focus on that.
“It’s a team thing. Of course we have an idea of what this team needs but also the guys we play with, we play at least three guys in front to score goals and we have midfielders… all the team needs to score more goals and you have opportunities with the midfielders and the striker.
“We need to improve as a team because if you don’t score goals in this league it’s impossible to win games.”
Osimhen to rake in N136bn from Man United
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Turkey Football Betting Scandal: 46 Arrested as Match-Fixing Probe Widens
Turkey Football Betting Scandal: 46 Arrested as Match-Fixing Probe Widens
The Istanbul public prosecutor’s office has announced the arrest of 46 individuals, including 29 football players, in a rapidly expanding probe into illegal betting in Turkish football. The sweeping investigation has rocked the Turkish Super Lig and lower divisions, raising serious concerns over match integrity and widespread corruption.
According to prosecutors, 27 of the arrested players are suspected of placing bets on matches involving their own teams—games in which they actively participated. The arrests mark the latest escalation in Turkey’s unprecedented betting scandal.
The investigation intensified in early November when prosecutors confirmed the detention of 18 individuals, including referees accused of wagering on professional matches. A week earlier, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) sanctioned 149 referees for betting violations.
The TFF’s disciplinary committee has since imposed bans ranging from eight to twelve months on numerous officials. The federation disclosed that a sweeping integrity survey of 571 referees revealed that 371 had opened betting accounts and 152 had placed bets. Investigations into three referees remain ongoing.
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Among those disciplined is Metehan Baltacı of reigning champions Galatasaray, who recently received a nine-month suspension. Meanwhile, prosecutors allege that Fenerbahçe midfielder Mert Hakan Yandaş placed bets through another person’s account, though his identity was not officially included among the 26 unnamed players under investigation.
The scandal continues to send shockwaves through Turkish football. On November 10, six referees and the president of Eyüpspor, a Turkish Super Lig club, were placed in pre-trial detention.
Authorities confirmed that 35 of the 46 suspects named in arrest warrants have been apprehended, while five are believed to have fled the country. The warrants also target two club presidents accused of attempting to manipulate the outcome of a third-division match during the 2023–2024 season—a fixture widely questioned after both teams failed to register a single shot on target.
To date, the TFF has suspended over 1,000 players nationwide, including 25 from the Super Lig. Punishments range from 45-day bans to year-long suspensions. Only one foreign player—the Senegalese winger Alassane Ndao of Konyaspor—received a 12-month ban. More than 900 of those sanctioned compete in the third and fourth divisions.
The deepening scandal underscores the severity of illegal betting networks operating within Turkish football and signals that further arrests and sanctions may follow as investigations continue.
Turkey Football Betting Scandal: 46 Arrested as Match-Fixing Probe Widens
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Osimhen Scores Brace as Galatasaray Edge Samsunspor 3-2 in Turkish Super Lig Thriller
Osimhen Scores Brace as Galatasaray Edge Samsunspor 3-2 in Turkish Super Lig Thriller
Victor Osimhen delivered a match-winning performance on Friday night as Galatasaray sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory over Samsunspor in the Turkish Super Lig at Rams Park, Istanbul. The Nigerian striker, returning from injury sustained during Nigeria’s continental final playoff clash against DR Congo, showcased his sharp form with a decisive brace.
Galatasaray signalled their intent early when Leroy Sané opened the scoring. Moments before halftime, Sané sliced open the Samsunspor defence with a superb through ball that found Osimhen, who calmly slotted home to double the champions’ lead.
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The visitors responded in the second half, as Anthony Musaba halved the deficit in the 56th minute. With just two minutes remaining, Samsunspor pulled level after Emre Kilinic’s shot took a deflection to beat the Galatasaray goalkeeper.
But Osimhen wasn’t done. In stoppage time, the 26-year-old delivered a spectacular overhead kick past Okan Kocuk, securing the win and completing his brace in the five-goal thriller.
The goals take Osimhen’s season tally to 11 strikes in 14 appearances, reinforcing his status as one of the league’s most lethal forwards. Galatasaray now turn their attention to their upcoming UEFA Champions League trip to Monaco, where Osimhen will be aiming to reach the milestone of 50 goals for the Turkish giants.
Osimhen Scores Brace as Galatasaray Edge Samsunspor 3-2 in Turkish Super Lig Thriller
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2026 FIFA World Cup Draw: England Draw Croatia as Brazil Face Morocco in Tournament Opener
2026 FIFA World Cup Draw: England Draw Croatia as Brazil Face Morocco in Tournament Opener
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw has been completed, setting the stage for an exciting tournament across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. The draw, conducted on Friday in Washington, produced several eye-catching matchups, including England vs Croatia and Brazil vs Morocco, which will serve as Brazil’s opening fixture.
Host nation USA (USMNT) has been grouped with Australia, while defending champions Argentina will begin their title defence in a group featuring Austria. Tournament heavyweights France, Germany, Portugal, and Spain also discovered their group opponents as anticipation builds for the expanded World Cup format.
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Below is the full breakdown of all 12 groups for the 2026 World Cup:
Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Qualifier
Group B: Canada, Qualifier, Qatar, Switzerland
Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Qualifier
Group E: Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Qualifier, Tunisia
Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Group I: France, Senegal, Qualifier, Norway
Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Group K: Portugal, Qualifier, Uzbekistan, Colombia
Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
With powerhouse clashes and emerging football nations in the mix, the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises unforgettable action as the world counts down to kickoff.
2026 FIFA World Cup Draw: England Draw Croatia as Brazil Face Morocco in Tournament Opener
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