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Tobi Amusan clinches third consecutive Diamond League title after overcoming controversy
Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan bounced back from a controversial season to win her third consecutive Diamond League title in the women’s 100m hurdles on Sunday.
However, Amusan finished first in 12.33 seconds at the Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon, US,
beating Jasmine Camacho-Quin of Puerto Rico (12.38s) and Kendra Harrison of the US (12.44s).
The 27-year-old’s 2023 season has been marred by controversy. In the lead-up to the World Athletics Championships,
Hence, she was provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unity (AIU) for allegedly missing three tests in 12 months.
Her participation in the world championship was in jeopardy until she was cleared of the charge three days before the competition.
Tobi Amusan failed to defend her world title in Budapest, finishing sixth in the final.
However, the Nigerian showed her resilience on Sunday
to win her third consecutive Diamond League title.
“I’m so happy to be back here and to win again,” Amusan said after the race.
“It’s been a tough season, but I’m glad I was able to come back and finish strong.”
Furthermore, Amusan’s victory is a testament to her strength and determination.
She has overcome adversity to become one of the best hurdlers in the world.
Congratulations to Tobi Amusan on her third consecutive Diamond League title!
A skilled Nigerian football freestyler, Chukwuebuka Ezugha has astonished the world as he sets a new Guinness World Record
for the most touches of a football with his abdomen in one minute.
The talented man achieved 152 touches, demonstrating amazing talent and endurance,
as seen in the video that Guinness World Records shared on their official page on December 30, 2023.
Chukwuebuka Ezugha. Photo source: Instagram.
The recording body, in a post on their official Instagram page said:
“Most football (soccer) touches with the abdomen in one minute 152 by Chukwuebuka Ezugha.”
Ezugha had previously dazzled the netizens in November
with his incredible accomplishment of performing the most arm
twists in a 30-second interval while balancing a football on his head.
The talented freestyle rising star has no doubt gained the respect of many supporters and other freestylers.
Bayern Munich striker and England’s captain, Harry Kane has reaffirmed his admiration for Grammy winner, Burna Boy.
Recall that in an interview with ESPN UK, Harry Kanerevealed that the song that
has been playing nonstop on his playlist is Burna Boy’s hit song “Big 7.”
Harry Kane Again, recently disclosed in an interview
that he is an enormous fan of Burna Boy’s music
and that he is thoroughly enjoying his most recent album, “I Told Them.”
The striker’s devotion to the singer has reached a new height,
as evidenced by the footballer’s recent remarks regarding Burna Boy.
When asked which African musician was his favourite,
football player Harry Kane said that Burna Boy was the only
one on his list during a recent interview with a journalist.
Burna Boy The English forward said that Burna Boy is his man and that everyone else is irrelevant.
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“I’m looking for like 2 to 3 boyfriends” – Asisat Oshoala enters dating market, shares criteria
Nigerian footballer Asisat Oshoala has revealed that she is looking for a partner and has shared her criteria for potential suitors.
The 28-year-old, who currently plays for Barcelona Femení,
said that she is looking for someone who is “intelligent, ambitious, and supportive.”
“I’m looking for someone who can match my energy and my drive,” she said.
“Someone who is not afraid to dream big and who is always willing to push me to be my best.”
Oshoala also said that she is looking for someone who is understanding
of her demanding lifestyle as a professional athlete.
“I travel a lot and I have a very busy schedule,” she said.
“So I need someone who is understanding of that and who is willing to be patient.”
The Barcelona star said that she is open to dating people from all over the world,
but she does have a preference for Nigerian men.
“I love Nigerian men,” she said. “They are so confident and charming.”
Oshoala’s revelation has sparked a lot of interest from potential suitors,
who have been taking to social media to express their admiration for the footballer.
“I’m shooting my shot,” one man wrote on Twitter. “Asisat Oshoala is the woman of my dreams.”
“I’m definitely putting my name in the hat,” another man wrote.
“I’m everything Asisat is looking for and more.”
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