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Man Utd Ruled Out Osimhen

Manchester United didn't sign Victor Osimhen due to Afcon. The Africa Cup of Nations schedule was a major reason.

10 March 2026Β·4 MIN READΒ·πŸ“ Manchester, England
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Kwame Asante

Sports & Culture Editor

βœ…REVIEWED BY PULSEAFRICA EDITORIAL TEAM
Man Utd Ruled Out Osimhen

Introduction to the Story. Manchester United's former first-team coach Benni McCarthy revealed that the Africa Cup of Nations schedule was a major reason why the club did not try to sign Victor Osimhen. The Nigeria striker attracted attention from Europe's elite sides after his performances. ## The Reason Behind the Decision. According to McCarthy, the Africa Cup of Nations proved to be a big stumbling block when Manchester United discussed signing Osimhen.

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#Manchester United#Victor Osimhen#Afcon#Benni McCarthy#Nigeria

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This article was researched and compiled by the PulseAfrica editorial team using information from international news sources including Reuters, BBC Africa, Al Jazeera, AFP, and local African media outlets. PulseAfrica is committed to accurate, balanced and independent journalism covering all 54 African nations in three languages.

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