Paris 2024: Oborududu advances to Olympics wrestling semi-finals

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8 months ago

August 6, 2024

Nigerian wrestler Blessing Oborududu has secured her place in the semi-finals of the women’s 68kg wrestling event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The world-ranked number 6 athlete demonstrated her prowess on Monday by defeating Canadian opponent Linda Morais with a convincing 8-2 victory in the quarter-final match.

Oborududu’s strong performance sets the stage for an exciting semi-final bout against Meerim Zhumanazarova from Kyrgyzstan.

The highly anticipated match is scheduled for the Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris at 8 pm.

This isn’t Oborududu’s first time shining on the Olympic stage. She previously claimed a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, showcasing her consistency at the highest level of competition.

Her opponent, Zhumanazarova, ranked 16th in the world, brings impressive credentials to the match.

The Kyrgyz freestyle wrestler holds the title of Master of Sport of International Class in her home country and secured a bronze medal in the same weight category at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

The clash between these two accomplished athletes promises to be a highlight of the wrestling events at the Paris Games.

Transfer: Osimhen snubs Juventus for Premier League switch

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14 hours ago

April 2, 2025

Seyi Babalola

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.

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles must beat South Africa to qualify — Chelle

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2 days ago

April 1, 2025

Seyi Babalola

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.”

EPL: I’m focused on my players, Rashford is not one of them – Man Utd boss Amorim

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2 days ago

April 1, 2025

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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.”