The latest football news including: South Africa and Canada meet in history-making World Cup Round of 32, Galatasaray reject staggering €125 million offer for Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen.
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Both nations play their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout match on June 28 in Los Angeles
In one of the most historic fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, South Africa and Canada face off in the Round of 32 at Los Angeles Stadium, with both sides making their knockout stage debut.
South Africa qualified from Group A in second place behind Mexico, securing their spot after a superb win over South Korea.
Canada finished second in Group B after falling short in their final group game against Switzerland.
The winner will advance to face either Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on 4 July.
Category: Match | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
Manchester United, Arsenal and Atletico Madrid all keen on the Nigerian striker this summer
Galatasaray have turned down a €125 million bid for Victor Osimhen, making it clear the 27-year-old Nigerian forward is not for sale at any price below their valuation of around €150 million.
The Turkish champions paid a club-record fee to sign Osimhen permanently from Napoli and are now offering him the club captaincy and the iconic No.
9 shirt to keep him in Istanbul.
Manchester United, Arsenal, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are all reportedly monitoring the situation closely.
Osimhen himself has publicly praised Galatasaray, vowing to help them reclaim their dominance in the Turkish Super Lig next season.
Category: Transfer | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
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