Shamrock Rovers won the League of Ireland on Friday night, handing future Arsenal player Victor Ozhianvuna his second league title success with the club.
Going into their penultimate game of the League of Ireland season three points ahead of Bohemians, Shamrock Rovers knew that if they won and Bohemians failed to win on Friday night, they would be confirmed champions for 2026.
With Bohemians’ suffering a shock 1-0 defeat to Shelbourne, Shamrock Rovers’ 4-0 win over Sligo Rovers sealed the deal on their second consecutive league title.
Future Arsenal player Victor Ozhianvuna will be pleased to have won the competition for the second time, having made 13 league appearances for Rovers in 2025 and another 18 for the team this time around.
Ozhianvuna is set to join Arsenal in January 2027, after he turns 18 on January 10th. But he’s continued to play for his current club in the meantime.
The teenager was having a particularly positive impact in early May, providing assists in consecutive games against Drogheda United and Galway United. He was even being tipped by his manager for a senior international call-up.
But his run of good form was put to an end by a back injury, and he’s been out of action for the last five months.
Rovers boss Stephen Bradley confirmed in September that the player’s back and hip pain is linked to a growth spurt, and Arsenal are helping to manage his recovery.
The two clubs are just opting to be cautious with the player, given his age.
Ozhianvuna will reportedly sign a four-and-a-half-year contract with Arsenal in January, which would take him to 2031. Rovers are guaranteed around €2m (£1.68m) as a transfer fee, plus potentially more in sell-on money.
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