Author: Tumininu Yussuf

The stage is set for one of the most anticipated rematches in boxing history; The Usyk vs Fury Rematch On May 18, Oleksandr Usyk made history in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, by defeating Tyson Fury in a thrilling split decision to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. It was the first time in 25 years that the heavyweight division had a true, unified king. Now, after a highly competitive first bout, the two fighters are back to settle the score—and answer the lingering questions that still haunt fans and analysts alike. The Fight: What to Expect This Saturday, December 21, the…

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Ruben Amorim has defended his decision to leave Marcus Rashford out of Manchester United’s squad for their 4-3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals on Thursday. Despite the loss, which saw United crash out of the competition, the United manager insisted he was right to make the controversial call. Rashford, who was also omitted from the squad in the 2-1 win over Manchester City on Sunday, hinted in an interview earlier this week that he may want to leave the club. When asked if Tottenham’s victory had made him reconsider his decision to drop the England forward,…

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Nigeria’s U17 girls are just one step away from claiming the inaugural WAFU U17 Girls’ Cup after defeating Benin Republic 2-0 in Thursday’s semi-final. The match, held at the Ghana Centre of Excellence in Prampram, saw the Flamingos seal their place in the final with two second-half goals. After a goalless first half, Nigeria broke the deadlock in the 70th minute when forward Mary Lucky Mkpa converted from the penalty spot. This came shortly after striker Janet Akekoromowei had squandered a golden chance to put the team ahead. Just eight minutes later, Peace Effiong capitalized on a goalkeeping error to…

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Tottenham Hotspur will face a daunting challenge in the Carabao Cup semifinals after securing a dramatic 4-3 victory over Manchester United in the quarterfinals. The high-scoring thriller match saw Spurs advance to the next round, where they will meet Premier League leaders and defending champions Liverpool. The draw for the semifinals, held shortly after Wednesday’s quarterfinal matches, also set up an intriguing clash between Arsenal and Newcastle United, with the Gunners to host the Magpies at the Emirates in the first leg, set for January 6. Tottenham’s progression came on the back of a controversial win against Manchester United, where…

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