{
  "id": 3408638,
  "title": "Osimhen drops to 5th in Africans MVP ranking",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/osimhen-drops-to-5th-in-africans-mvp-ranking-3408638",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T03:02:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/osimhen-drops-to-5th-in-africans-mvp-ranking/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker for Turkish champions Galatasaray, has dropped to fifth place on the list of Africa's most valuable footballers. In 2023, Osimhen was ranked first, but his ranking has since fallen to second, third, and now fifth on the continental list. The 2024 African Player of the Year is valued at €75 million, sharing the top spot with Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo. Osimhen's ranking places him behind Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande (€90 million), Paris Saint-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi (€80 million), Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo (€80 million), and Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi (€80 million). Despite his strong performance in the 2026/27 season, with four goals and one assist in just two matches for Galatasaray, Osimhen remains a transfer target for several clubs, including Arsenal and Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.",
  "summary": "Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has dropped to fifth in Africa’s most valuable players ranking despite a strong start to the 2026/27 season. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-drops-to-5th-in-africans-mvp-ranking/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Osimhen drops to 5th in Africans MVP ranking",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/osimhen-drops-to-5th-in-africans-mvp-ranking",
        "published": "2026-08-26T02:36:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}