The latest football news including: Galatasaray turn down two 120 million euro bids for Victor Osimhen, Morocco battle co-hosts Canada in Houston for a World Cup quarter-final spot.
Here is today’s round-up of the biggest football stories, brought to you by NigerianMatchday.com.
Club president insists the Super Eagles striker is not for sale this summer
Galatasaray have rejected two separate offers worth 120 million euros each for Victor Osimhen, one from a European club and another from Saudi Arabia.
Atletico Madrid are among the sides chasing the Nigerian striker, alongside reported interest from Barcelona, Manchester United and PSG.
Club president Dursun Ozbek declared “We didn’t buy Osimhen to sell him” and is reportedly holding out for around 150 million euros.
Coach Okan Buruk has already planned a central role for Osimhen in the 2026/27 season.
Category: Transfer | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
The Atlas Lions carry Africa’s hopes after a penalty shootout win over the Netherlands
Morocco take on tournament co-hosts Canada at Houston Stadium today for a place in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.
The Atlas Lions reached the Round of 16 by beating the Netherlands on penalties after a heroic comeback, and they beat the same Canadian side 2-1 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Canada arrive on a high after Stephen Eustaquio’s injury-time volley sank South Africa 1-0 for their first ever World Cup knockout win.
Elsewhere, Egypt won their first ever World Cup knockout match on penalties while Ghana bowed out 1-0 to Colombia.
Category: Match | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
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