Victor Osimhen turned down Napoli two transfers that could have fetched them a huge sums of money in January.

Victor Osimhen and Napoli have been in a tussle over the striker’s future and a move away from the club Osimhen was determined to leave Napoli permanently last summer but the Serie A club botched two transfers A report has surfaced in Italy claiming the striker rejected two moves in January including a big one secretly. 

Victor Osimhen reportedly dealt Napoli double transfer blows during the January transfer window and the details of one of those moves have just resurfaced after the window closed. 

Osimhen has been in the spotlight for speculations over his future at Napoli since the summer of 2023 after leading the club to the Italian Serie A title under Luciano Spalletti.

The Super Eagles forward was expected to leave that summer but stayed and extended his contract, with a €130 million inserted into the deal, a step which eventually turned out to be a wrong one. 

ing to find a move and Napoli wading off suitors with the release clause, he settled for a season-long loan move to Turkish champions Galatasaray, and yet again extended his deal with a reduced clause of €75mil. 

Osimhen dealt Napoli transfer blow Multiple reports in the Italian media claimed that Napoli inserted a break clause into the deal that allows him join some selected clubs in the January transfer window. 

One of the clubs which attempted to sign the Nigerian in the summer was Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli. They had an agreement worth €65mil but Napoli inflated their demands. The Saudis walked away from the deal and signed Ivan Toney instead, and left Osimhen to negotiate with Chelsea until the final minutes of the window. According to Tutto Napoli, the club returned for him in the January window and offered the Neapolitans €80mil but the striker was not interested in a January move. 

ported by Football Italia. The Naples club were reportedly infuriated by the striker’s decision as they hope to cash in on him as soon as possible and close the chapter. Napoli maintain stance on Osimhen Legit.ng reported that Napoli affirmed their position on Osimhen after rejecting his loan club Galatasaray's attempt to sign the striker permanently in January. The Serie A club rejected a €65 million offer from the Turkish champions, stating it clear that they are unwilling to negotiate with any club below his release clause. 

Source: Legit.ng 

Thomas Partey’s injury is a big concern for Arsenal – Mikel Arteta

 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the club is really concerned about the injury record of midfielder Thomas Partey after his latest injury.

The Ghana international is yet to play for the club since returning from the international break where he featured for the Black Stars.

Partey was ruled out of the game against Chelsea in the Premier League after suffering a muscle injury and is expected to be out for 'weeks,' according to his manager.

"I think he will be out for weeks. I don't know how long but he's got another appointment today [and] we will see more after that," Arteta said.

"Yes, [his injury record] is a big concern because when Thomas is fit and available and has been a part of the team we see the results and impact he has on the team.

"This season we've had more protection, especially for that reason because we know in the last two seasons what had happened and the impact that had on the team. We have to address it."

The Spaniard also encouraged Partey to be motivated as the whole squad continue to wish him well in the difficult moments.

"I am so sorry for him because he is doing everything right to be there," he added.

"He was gutted...but he needs to lift himself up again with our support and go again because he is a player that is critical for us."

Arsenal face West Ham United in the EFL Cup on Wednesday night looking to advance to the next stage of the competition.

GFA could announce Otto Addo’s replacement this January – Asante Twum

 The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has revealed the new Black Stars head coach could be announced this January.

The role has been vacant since Otto Addo departed after Ghana exited the 2022 World Cup at the group phase in Qatar in December.

Asante Twum said the GFA is now assessing the reports of various committees from the Mundial before a decision would be made on who becomes the next Ghana coach.

“Ghana FA is now focusing on reports of the various committees of the Black Stars at the World Cup. Once that is done, the new technical team will be set up,” he told Asempa FM.

“I think it will be this month. From the conversations going on, it is very likely a new head coach of the Black Stars will be appointed“There will be an EXCO meeting soon and everything will be finalised there.”

He also disclosed that the GFA has received more than 60 applications for the Black Stars top job because the team is an attractive brand.

The GFA will be looking to set up a new Black Stars technical team ahead of Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations doubleheader qualifying games against Angola in March. this month.

Saudi King Declares Holiday After Shock Win Over Argentina

Saudi Arabia has declared a national holiday tomorrow after the football team's 2-1 win against Argentina at the FIFA World Cup, state media reported. All public and private employees will get a holiday tomorrow, Saudi King Salman announced today. Schools will also remained closed.

The move comes in the middle of final exams in the Gulf nation, indicating that they will have to be rescheduled.

Turki al-Sheikh, an adviser at the Royal Court and head of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, announced on Twitter that admission fees would be waived at major theme parks and entertainment centres in the city on Tuesday.

2022 World Cup: Qatar becomes only host nation to lose opening game after Ecuador defeat

 Qatar became the only host nation to lose the opening game in World Cup history after falling 2-0 to Ecuador on Sunday at the Al Bayt Stadium.

Playing in their first-ever World Cup, the Maroons’ inexperience and lack of quality shone early in the game as Enner Valencia scored in under three minutes. A goal that was later ruled out for an offside.

13 minutes after, Valencia, the Ecuador captain, won a penalty when he was brought down by goalkeeper Saad Al Sheeb and slotted in beautifully for the opener.

The South Americans doubled their lead 31 minutes in. Valencia again.

The Fenerbahçe forward headed in the second from an Angelo Preciado precise lofted pass into the box in the 31st minute.

The first half finished 2-0 in favour of Ecuador.

In the second half, Ecuador seemed to have taken their leg off the gas a bit, with Qatar also having some good spells in the game.

Ecuador now leads Group A with three points ahead of tomorrow’s meeting between Senegal and the Netherlands.

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Spurs have released a statement after Richarlison's arrival:

 

We are delighted to announce the signing of Richarlison from Everton, subject to a work permit.

The Brazilian international has signed a contract with us until 2027.

Richarlison, 25, has made 173 Premier League appearances to date, scoring 48 goals, during spells at Watford and Everton since making the switch from Fluminense in August, 2017.

Born in Nova Venécia, the versatile attacker began his youth career at Real Noroeste and América Futebol Clube before making his professional debut in July, 2015.

He joined Fluminense in January, 2016, scoring 11 goals in 46 appearances and was named in the Campeonato Carioca Team of the Year after helping his side reach the final of the competition in his second season.

In August, 2017, Richarlison made the switch to Watford and in his first season featured in every one of their 38 Premier League fixtures, earning himself a move to Everton where he marked his debut with a brace in a 2-2 draw against Wolves.

Deployed as either a wide attacker or central striker, Richarlison finished as Everton’s joint-top scorer across all competitions in his opening two seasons on Merseyside, reaching double figures in three of the four seasons he spent with the Toffees since joining in July, 2018.

On the international stage, Richarlison made his senior debut for Brazil in September, 2018, as a second-half substitute in their 2-0 win over the United States and has gone on to make 36 appearances, scoring 14 goals.

He was named in the 23-man squad that competed for the 2019 Copa America and for the first time since 2007, Brazil won the tournament, with Richarlison scoring in the final against Peru. The rescheduled 2020 Summer Olympics followed and Richarlison played a vital role in Brazil’s gold medal success, finishing as the tournament’s leading scorer with five goals.

CAA seniors championship: Rose Yeboah wins Ghana’s first gold

 Ghana’s Rose Yeboah has won gold in the high in the ongoing Africa Seniors Athletics Championship in Mauritius.

University of Cape Coast student, jumped 1.79m to beat off competition contenders, Temitope Adeshina of Nigeria and Yvonne Robson of South Africa though they all did 1.79m.

Results of high jump

Ms Yeboah won gold in Rabat during the 2019 Africa Games with a jump of 1.81m.

The 21-year-old has had a stellar career which saw do a PB of 1.85m in the GUSA Games in 2020.

Prior to departing to Mauritius, she won gold at her last competition with a jump of 1.80m at the GAA’s National Circuit.