Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has admitted he would have liked to see Victor Osimhen make the switch to Al-Hilal rather than head to Turkey last summer.
Osimhen attracted interest from several European heavyweights, with Al-Hilal reportedly tabling a €70 million bid to Napoli. In the end, the prolific forward opted for a move to Galatasaray, bringing an end to months of speculation over his future.
Speaking with Winwin, Ighalo made no secret of his preference but stopped short of criticising his compatriot’s decision.
“For me, I wished he had gone to Al-Hilal, but Galatasaray is a big club, the biggest in Turkey, and they participate in the Champions League and perform well,” he said.
“Perhaps not now, but after the end of his experience with Galatasaray, he can still move to Al-Hilal later.”
Meanwhile, Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirović has offered an encouraging update on defender Semi Ajayi.
Ajayi has been sidelined since sustaining an injury during Nigeria’s third-place clash against Egypt national football team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The centre-back has missed Hull’s last six matches in all competitions.
“Semi Ajayi, next week he will start group training with us,” Jakirovic was quoted by Hull City Live.
The 32-year-old, who joined Hull on a free transfer after leaving West Bromwich Albion, has featured 12 times in the league this season, scoring once.
