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Paul Onuachu scored twice as Trabzonspor thrashed Genclerbirligi 5-0, but the Super Eagles striker was forced off injured before half-time ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers.

Onuachu ends goal drought with brace but injury raises fresh Nigeria concern

Paul Onuachu ended his early season scoring drought in emphatic fashion on Sunday, scoring twice as Trabzonspor cruised to a 5-0 victory...

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Osimhen ruled out of Nigeria’s September AFCON Qualifiers after Galatasaray injury update

Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau after Galatasaray confirmed the Super Eagles...

Barcelona have reportedly revived their interest in Victor Osimhen after failing to make progress in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.

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Barcelona revive Osimhen pursuit after Alvarez frustration

Barcelona have reportedly reignited their interest in Victor Osimhen after failing to make significant progress in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid forward...

Victor Osimhen, Semi Ajayi and Arthur Okonkwo led the Super Eagles weekend performers, while Zadok Yohanna made his Premier League debut and six Nigerians endured difficult outings across Europe and England.

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Stars and flops: Osimhen, Ajayi and Okonkwo headline mixed Super Eagles weekend

Super Eagles stars produced a weekend of contrasting fortunes across Europe and England from August 21 to 23, 2026, with Victor Osimhen...

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Osimhen overtakes Galatasaray legend to enter elite scoring list

Victor Osimhen’s remarkable scoring run at Galatasaray has taken another significant turn, with the Nigeria international moving into the club’s top three...

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Osimhen continues hot start as Galatasaray hammer Erzurumspor 4-0

Victor Osimhen continued his explosive start to the Turkish Süper Lig campaign with a two-goal performance and an assist as Galatasaray swept...

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Arsenal could land Osimhen for £60m as Galatasaray reportedly open to sale

Victor Osimhen’s future has taken another turn amid growing links with Arsenal, with reports claiming that a bid in excess of £60m...

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Why Barcelona walked away from Victor Osimhen despite striker search

Barcelona have reportedly decided against pursuing a move for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, with the Nigerian’s financial package proving too expensive...

Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray came from behind to beat Antalyaspor and secure a record-extending Turkish Super Lig title, with the Nigerian continuing his remarkable impact in Istanbul.

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Galatasaray reject Arsenal swap bid involving Gyökeres for Osimhen

Galatasaray have reportedly rejected an ambitious offer from Arsenal that would have seen Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres move to Istanbul alongside €30...