Victor Osimhen

Updated Sep 2, 2026, 2:30 a.m. · 8 stories

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   Africa's transfer deadline day - Ndiaye to Man City, Mbaye incoming, Osimhen to Man United?

   Tuesday is the final day of the window, but which African players could get their move over the line before business concludes on Sept. 1?

   ESPN · Sep 1, 1:43 a.m. · Open story

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   Nigeria switches from Nike to adidas in $8.5 million-a-year kit deal

   Nigeria will end its 11-year association with Nike and return to adidas, after agreeing an $8.5 million-a-year equipment deal that the Nigeria Football Federation says is the biggest in African football.

   ESPN · Aug 28, 1:35 a.m. · Open story

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   Victor Osimhen shines with brace & assist in Galatasaray win

   Victor Osimhen shines with brace & assist in Galatasaray win

   ESPN · Aug 21, 2:07 p.m. · Open story

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   Temwa, Salah, CR7 - 16 footballers to watch on ESPN Africa and Disney+

   Subject to transfers and broadcast schedules, here are 16 of the many star players to look out for on ESPN 1 and ESPN 2 in Africa, as well as Disney +, which is available in South Africa.

   ESPN · Aug 20, 11:37 p.m. · Open story

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   What does the season hold for Africa's nine players in ESPN's FC 100 for 2026

   What does the season ahead hold for Africa's nine players in ESPN's FC 100 for 2026, and what do they need to do to find themselves back on the list in 12 months' time?

   ESPN · Aug 20, 11:36 p.m. · Open story

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   2026 FC 100: Where does Haaland rank among best center forwards in men's soccer?

   With the World Cup over, who were the best men's soccer strikers in the world this past year? Our global vote has you covered in this year's edition of the ESPN FC 100.

   ESPN · Aug 18, 8:21 a.m. · Open story

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   ESPN's outrageous, fanciful, way too early African XI for the 2030 FIFA World Cup

   ESPN have taken on the foolish task of predicting the African continent's best XI for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in four years' time.

   ESPN · Jul 22, 11:33 p.m. · Open story

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   Victor Osimhen says to 'disregard' Nigeria coach Eric Chelle's statement on Galatasaray future

   Nigeria coach Eric Chelle confirmed that star forward Victor Osimhen will not be available for Nigeria's upcoming friendlies against Poland and Portugal, but Osimhen said people must 'disregard' his coach's reasons.

   ESPN · Jun 1, 12:31 a.m. · Open story

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