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Bayern’s Thomas Tuchel Congratulates Leverkusen After Losing To Dortmund
The manager of Bayern Munich, Thomas Tuchel, has given up on the German Bundesliga title with nine games left to the end of the 2023-2024 season.
Thomas Tuchel who is expected to leave the serial German Bundesliga winners at the end of this season had to congratulate the current table toppers, Bayer Leverkusen, after Bayern’s 2-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, March 30.
On the said day, Borussia Dortmund visited Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena for a league game which the home team was expected to win to maintain their pressure on the table-toppers.
Unfortunately for Thomas Tuchel and his boys, Nigerian-born Germany international, Karim Adeyemi scored the match opener in the 10th minute.
While the hosts were battling for an equalizer, Dortmund sealed the victory in the 80th minute courtesy of a strike from Julian Ryerson.
The 2-0 home defeat means that Bayern Munich are now 13 points below first-placed Bayer Leverkusen. Hence, Tuchel and his boys have to win all the remaining games and hope that Bayer Leverkusen lose at least four of their remaining 9 games before Bayern can grab the first spot on the league table.
Such a run is almost impossible given that coach Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen are the only side in the top five leagues in Europe that are yet to taste defeat so far this season.
“Congratulations to Leverkusen,” Tuchel told Sky Germany after the 2-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
When asked if the title race was over, Tuchel said, “Of course. It’s self-evident, clear.
“After the game today there’s nothing left to say.”
Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been dealt a devastating blow, losing his mother barely two months after the passing of his father.
Nwabali shared the heartbreaking news on X on New Year’s day, writing, “Rip mom, worst year of my life already” accompanied by tears and heartbreak emojis.
This emotional post came just hours after he shared a 2024 recap video, expressing optimism for the new year.
“2024 was a good year, we’re doubling everything in 2025. Thank you Chippa United FC. Thank you Super Eagles. Thanks to all my fans. Let’s do more!” he had written earlier.
Nwabali’s father died in November, just hours after the goalkeeper helped the Super Eagles secure a crucial point in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.
The goalkeeper’s bravery on the field was evident as he manned the goalpost despite his personal loss.
His teammates, fans, and well-wishers rallied around him, offering condolences and support.
With the loss of both parents, Nwabali joins the likes of Victor Osimhen, who has also experienced the pain of losing both parents.
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé, shared a rare glimpse of his personal life during an interview with Mouloud Achour on Clique.
The 25-year-old addressed serious allegations about an alleged rape incident in Stockholm but captured attention with his reflections on love and relationships.
When asked about expressing love, the Les Bleus forward shared: “Yes, to my mother, my father, my little brother. I try to give them this affection every day.”
On romantic love, Mbappé revealed to Le Parisien: “Yes, in the past, I have already been in love and I hope that I will be again. But currently, no.”
Watch him speak below:
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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili made a spectacular debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivering an impressive performance in the women’s 200m event.
After a disappointing setback in the women’s 100m, Ofili showcased her resilience by clinching victory in her heat with a new season’s best time of 22.24 seconds on Sunday, August 4. The victory has qualified her for the 2024 Olympics 200m women’s semi-finals which will take place this evening.
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