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UNITY CUP FINAL: IGBOGO CONGRATULATES YOUNG STARS, PRESENTS CUP, CASH PRIZES … Teams, players receive various prizes, promises to do more for his community

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Sunday, 18th May, 2025

By Terfa Naswem

Engr. Japheth Terlumum Igbogo congratulates Young Stars Football Club, Wuese who defeated Super Stars, Alabesa on penalties after the match ended in 2-2 draw.

Young Stars emerged winner of the First Edition of Engr. Japheth Igbogo’s Full Field Unity Cup Competition held on Saturday, 17th May, 2025 at the football field of NKST Secondary School, Wuese-Gaav, Mbawar, Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State.

Igbogo said the Unity Cup competition was one of the things he has brought and will bring to his community and promised to continue to promote community development through grassroots empowerment and programmes.

He presented the cup to Young Stars and cash prize. The second, third and fourth positions received cash and other prizes including individual players for their outstanding performances.

Chief Tony Yese, District Head of Mbawar applauded Young Stars for being resolute throughout the competion to emerging the winner considering the fact that they were two goals down before equalising and winning on penalties.

He extolled Igbogo for organising a unifying competition that has reignited the unity of the community that seemed to have waned. Yese prayed God to give him the strength to do more for his people and also organise an expanded unity cup across Konshisha Local Government.

Rt. Hon. Cephas Dyako, member representing Konshisha Constituency at the Benue State House of Assembly (BSHOA) was extremely impressed by Igbogo unity cup which brought people of different backgrounds and political parties together, a sign of unity in diversity.

In his speech, the Chairman of Konshisha Local Government, Hon. Chikyaa Moses Terfa commended Igbogo for promoting unity in Mbawar and Konshisha and assured him of his continued support.

Various teams and players also received prizes for their participation and outstanding performance.

The entourage of Engr Igbogo’s included: Hon. Tanimu, A. Tahir, SA to HE, Atiku Abubakar on Youth Engagement and Strategy; Hon. Ezekiel Ishaya, PA to Hon. Tanimu Tahir; Engr. Tyem Msugh John; CEO, Semkot Integrated and Consult Nig. Limited; Tyoakosu Bemgba Solomon, MD/CEO, Firm Earthydreamz Nig. Ltd; Mrs. Gloria Ahungwa, Sport Secretary, Konshisha LGA and Comr. Twakaa Tertsea, NUT Branch Secretary, Konshisha.

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Transfer: Victor Osimhen gives Galatasaray conditions to sign for them

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An insider at Galatasaray, Ali Naci Küçük, has revealed that Victor Osimhen has given conditions with which he would consider remaining at the club.

He said it was one of Osimhen’s conditions that led to the club’s signing of Leroy Sane from Bayern Munich.

He said the signing of Sanè was part of their strategy to lure Nigerian highly sought after striker to join them.

Ali Naci Küçük told Futbol Arena Youtube channel viahabersarikirmizi that Osimhen said he would only stay at the Super Lig if they are able bring in new top stars and build a solid team.

Germany international, Sané is all set to move to the Super Lig champions after his contract at Bundesliga champions expires on June 30.

Sane could decide to play for Bayern Munich at the FIFA Club World Cup which started yesterday in the United States of America.

The former Manchester City star already agreed a 3-year deal with the Turkish giants and with a net salary of €9m per season and a loyalty bonus of €3m.

Galatasaray want Osimhen to remain at the club having had a loan spell in which he netted 37 goals and registered eight assists in 41 appearances for the club.

Osimhen, however, is in no hurry to decide his future.

“When Icardi signed for Galatasaray, he said, ‘If we are going to build a strong team, I will stay.’ Osimhen used the same sentence.”

Küçük urged the fans and media to respect the striker’s patience and decision-making process.

“Now let’s talk about the transfer issue. Galatasaray is in a hurry, but Osimhen is not.

“The player needs to be treated with understanding. Galatasaray has done the math well at the moment.”

The Turkish giants are said to have offered the Nigerian €14 million plus bonuses in wages, which the former African Footballer of the Year is currently considering.

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Transfer: Osimhen will make decision Tuesday amid interest from Chelsea, Galatasaray, others’

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Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen will make a decision regarding his future on Monday or Tuesday amid interest from the likes of Chelsea, Galatasaray and Juventus.

This was disclosed by respected Galatasaray journalist, Serhan Turk.

Speaking during the A Spor broadcast, Turk also revealed that Galatasaray have set a budget aside for Osimhen.

“I think Victor Osimhen will make his decision on Monday or Tuesday. A budget has been set aside for Osimhen, and sponsorships have a big contribution to this budget,” Turk was quoted by habersarikirmizi as saying.

“However, these sponsors will only step in for Osimhen’s transfer. I think sponsorships may shift to other players as well.

“Because Galatasaray brings very important players.”

This is coming after Galatasaray intensified their effort to sign Osimhen on a permanent basis from Napoli this summer.

The Nigeria international is expected to leave Napoli permanently this summer transfer window.

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Serie A: Lookman nominated for Atalanta’s Player of the Season

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Ademola Lookman is in the running for Atalanta’s Goal of the Season award, Ekwutosblog reports.

 

Lookman had two goals nominated for the individual accolade.

The Nigeria international’s superb strike in Atalanta’s 3-2 loss to Real Madrid was the first on the list.

The 27-year-old also earned nomination for his sublime finish in La Dea’s 5-0 trouncing of Empoli at the Gewiss Stadium.

Lookman will be looking to add another individual award to his collections after scooping Atalanta’s Player of the Season prize for the last two campaigns.

He scored 22 times and recorded five assists in 46 appearances across all competitions for the Bergamo club last season.

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