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Victor Osimhen: Manchester United ruled out signing Nigeria striker 'because of Afcon'

2026-02-25 21:30:00 UTC

Vodacom Soccer | News | Afcon concerns cost Victor Osimhen Man Utd move, reveals Benni McCarthy

2026-02-25 21:30:00 UTC

Victor Osimhen was once the leading striker target for Manchester United - but fears over the Africa Cup of Nations ultimately ended the club’s interest.

Ex-Manchester United coach says AFCON schedule saw club ditch Victor Osimhen pursuit

2026-02-25 21:30:00 UTC

Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has revealed the club opted against signing Victor Osimhen due to The Africa Cup of Nations schedule.Manchester United were linked with signing Osimhen fr...

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Victor James Osimhen MFR MON (born 29 December 1998) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Süper Lig club Galatasaray and the vice-captain of the Nigeria national team. He is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world. Osimhen is known for his explosive pace, physical strength, aerial ability, and clinical finishing.

Born in Nigeria, Osimhen began his senior career in Germany at VfL Wolfsburg in 2017. Following a season and a half at the club, he moved to Belgian side Charleroi on loan in 2018–19, before moving to Ligue 1 with Lille, scoring eighteen goals in his sole season with the French club.