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Transfer: Man Utd To Sign World Cup Striker As Ronaldo’s Replacement

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3 years ago

January 7, 2023

Manchester United are in talks to sign Wout Weghorst on loan from Burnley.

Weghorst, who scored twice against Argentina in the 2022 World Cup, is currently on loan for the season at Besiktas in Turkey.

But that could be cut short after he emerged as an option for United boss Erik Ten Hag.

United are exploring loan possibilities this month with their January finances limited.

Weghorst has scored 10 goals in 20 appearances for club and country this season, including one against Kasimpasa on Saturday.

The 6ft 6ins striker waved to supporters as if bidding farewell following his goal.

Ten Hag is looking to add to his attacking options after the club cancelled Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract in November.

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Players Refuse To Travel For Algeria Game Over Bonuses

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13 hours ago

January 7, 2026

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Super Eagles players and coaches have refused to travel to Marrakech due to unpaid bonuses.

This was revealed by BBC Africa journalist, Oluwashina Okeleji, who is in Morocco.

Nigeria are billed to take on Algeria in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday evening.

But it is understood they have not paid their bonuses for the four matches they have played.

Eric Chelle’s men beat Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda in the group fixtures, before they thrashed Mozambique 4-0 in the Round of 16.

They have taken the decision not to travel or train anymore until the bonuses issue is resolved.

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AFCON: Osimhen Threatens To Dump Super Eagles, Return To Galatasaray

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2 days ago

January 6, 2026

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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, reportedly threatened to quit the national team and return to Turkey.

According to Arise News, Osimhen was left fuming following his altercation with Ademola Lookman during the 4-0 win over Mozambique at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.

Having scored a brace thanks to assists from Lookman, the 27-year-old lashed out at his team-mate for failing to pass to him in the 64th minute.

Osimhen then beckoned on the bench asking to be taken off, before he was replaced by Moses Simon.

At full time, Osimhen stormed out of the stadium and dropped his accreditation card, insisting he was “done” with the national team and wanted to fly back to Turkey.

He was then pacified by senior officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.