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EPL: I’m focused on my players, Rashford is not one of them – Man Utd boss Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has declared that Marcus Rashford is not one of his current players.
Amorim made this known at his pre-match press conference ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League game against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.
Daily Sun reported that Rashford fell out of favour with Amorim at Manchester United.
The England international eventually left Man United to join Premier League side Aston Villa on loan for the remainder of the season.
Rashford has been doing well at Aston Villa so far, scoring a brace in their FA Cup 3-0 win against Preston on Sunday.
Asked about Rashford ahead of Man United’s clash with Nottingham Forest, Amorim was quoted by Fabrizio Romano as saying: “I am focused on my team and my players. Rashford is not my player at the moment.
“But of course I am happy when our players are playing well on loan.”
Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago will do battle in an invitational tournament tagged ‘Unity Cup’ in London in May.
The Reggae Boys of Jamaica and Soca Warriors of Trinidad and Tobago will face-off in the first semi-final on Tuesday, May 27.
West African rivals, Nigeria and Ghana will clash in the second semi-final on Wednesday, May 28.
The third-place match and final will be played on Saturday, May 31.
The overall winners will will lift The Unity Cup 2025.
Nigeria will also face Russia in a friendly in June.
The three-time African champions will use the matches to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa in September.
Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen is not interested in a move to Serie A giants Juventus, DAILY POST reports.
Osimhen is reportedly one of Juventus’ target for the summer transfer window.
The 26-year-old is, however, targeting a move to a Premier League club, according to JuveFC.
The powerful striker joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli last September.
Osimhen will be available for a €75m clause this summer.
He has been linked with Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal.
Osimhen has scored 20 goals in 23 league appearances for Galatasaray this season.
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle says it is important for the team to beat the Bafana Bafana of South Africa if they must qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Bafana Bafana will host Nigeria in a matchday eight encounter in September.
Hugo Broos’ side lead Group C with 13 points after six matches, six points clear of Super Eagles.
There are four rounds of matches left in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Chelle admitted that the Super Eagles are condemned to win all their remaining matches.
“It’s an obligation we win in South Africa, but the most important match for us right now is Rwanda in Uyo,” Eric Chelle told SCORENigeria
“South Africa are a good side, but for that game we cannot afford to allow them play.
“But first we have to beat Rwanda at home and then we will focus on the game in South Africa.”
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