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“Osimhen is a nobody”- Rangers’ title-winning coach Fidelis Ilechukwu blasts Super Eagles/Napoli star after snide remarks to Finidi George

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“Osimhen is a nobody to disrespect Finidi. As the African best player, one of our best players, he must learn to be patient and explain himself even when the world is against him,”

“He needs to apologize. He must, because an apology is a sign of humility. It is not always good to behave like he is beyond control. who is he?

“This is a player of yesterday, who started from under-17 just talking and ranting. As far as I’m concerned, NFF should take drastic action against that kind of attitude.” Ilechukwu told Brila FM.

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Chelle drops Osimhen, Lookman from Super Eagles squad to play Ghana, Russia [Full list]

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The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has left Victor Osimhen and Ademola out of his squad for play Ghana in the Unity Cup.

This was confirmed after the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, released the list of invited players on Wednesday afternoon.

Osimhen and Lookman will also miss Nigeria’s games against Russia.

However, there is a return for goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, Frank Onyeka, Kelechi Iheanacho and captain Ahmed Musa.

The NPFL contingent includes Junior Harrison Nduka, captain of both Remo Stars and the CHAN-bound Super Eagles B, alongside Ifeanyi Onyebuchi and Collins Ugwueze (Enugu Rangers), Sodiq Ismail (Remo Stars), Waliu Ojetoye (Ikorodu City).

Saviour Isaac (Enugu Rangers), Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes), Sikiru Alimi (Remo Stars), and Adamu Abubakar (Plateau United) are also included in the team.

These home-based stars will compete for spots against established names like Moses Simon, Stanley Nwabali, Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze, Cyriel Dessers, Nathan Tella, Tolu Arokodare, and Kelechi Iheanacho.

Musa will lead the team to the Unity, which will be played from May 26 to 31. The four-nation competition features Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago.

Russia will host Nigeria in an international friendly on June 6, at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

The game will be the first-ever senior international meeting between the two countries.

Chelle, aiming to test new players and tactics ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, stated that the tournament “will give us the chance to try out a few new players in different roles, helping us to strengthen our squad before the matches in September and October.”

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EPL: I’ll quit, I won’t stay – Guardiola threatens Man City over squad

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May 21, 2025

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Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has threatened to quit the club if they refuse to grant his request concerning the size of the squad.

The Cityzens boss said he does not want a large squad which would mean that some players will not have the opportunity to play.

The Catalan said his conscience would not allow him to bring players and end up benching them, adding that he would rather quit.

Manchester City have had a rough season. The Cityzens’ defeat to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final last weekend meant that Pep Guardiola’s side will end the season without a major trophy.

They are also battling to finish in a Champions League place this season and it will all be decided on Sunday when the Premier League season draws the curtain.

However, Guardiola’s side kept their hopes of finishing third place alive on Tuesday by beating Bournemouth 3-1.

Speaking after the game, the former Barça manager told the press, “I told the club I don’t want a big squad. I don’t want to put five, six players in the tribune, I don’t want that. I will quit.

“If they don’t make a short squad, I will not stay.

“It’s impossible for my soul to put players in the tribune and cannot play.”

As the Premier League table stands, City along with Chelsea, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are all battling for three spots.

City’s win against Bournemouth takes them on 68 points, two more than both Newcastle, Chelsea and Villa. Forest are one point further back.

A win at Fulham will guarantee City third position, while their decent goal difference means a draw may even be enough.

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Turkey: Osimhen makes history, equals Gomis, Icardi’s records after winning title

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Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, on Sunday made history after scoring a goal in his side’s 3-0 win over Kayserispor at Rams Park.

The Nigerian international scored in the 26th minute to mark his 25th goal in 29 league appearances this season as he strengthens his lead in the race for the Turkish Super Lig Golden Boot.

According to Opta, Osimhen is now the third foreign football player in Galatasaray’s history to score 25 goals in a Super Lig season, after the likes of Bafetimbi Gomis in the 2017-18 campaign and Mauro Icardi in the 2023-24 season.

The Super Eagles striker is currently the top scorer in the Turkish Super Lig this season with 25 goals to his name.

The Napoli loanee has four goals ahead of Krzysztof Piątek, who sits second with 21 goals.

The 26-year-old has netted 36 goals and provided eight assists in 40 appearances for Galatasaray so far this season.

Meanwhile, the victory against Kayserispor secured the league title for Galatasaray in front of their home fans.

Galatasaray have eight points lead on top of the Turkish Super Lig table.

They are ahead of second position Fenerbahçe with just two games remaining to complete the season.

Galatasaray have 89 points, while Fenerbahçe have 81 points.

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