Osun United Football Club is a Nigerian

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club, in the town of

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, in Osun State.The club is also nicknamed Omoluabi Giants.

History

Prime FC was founded 1996 by authorities of Osogbo Local Government and play its home games in the 10,000 seater Oshogbo Stadium. They play in the second level of professional football in Nigeria, the

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after relegation from the Nigeria Premier League in 2008. The club was renamed "Osun United" in January 2017 to give the club a better identity.

Controversy

In October 2020, investigations were made into the financial dealings of the club in the wake of Odion Ighalo's loan move to Manchester United. Having started his career with the Omoluabi Giants, Osun United were paid €10,000 royalty for the striker's transfer.

Current squad

Former managers

* Samson Unuanel (2007–08) *

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(2015–16)

Notable players

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* Odion Ighalo

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