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Desire Oparanozie eyes new career in UFC

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Retired Super Falcons player, Desire Oparanozie, has asserted that she could venture into the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Desire Oparanozie stated this in an event dubbed “off in style,” which was organized to celebrate her retirement.

Recall that Oparanozie announced her retirement from football in September 2023 at the age of 29.

She bowed out of the game after a brilliant career that saw her compete in four World Cups and won four Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

To celebrate her contribution to the French women’s league club Guingamp, a bus stop was named in her honor in France.

The 2023 FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand was her fourth and last World Cup for the Super Falcons of Nigeria after making her debut at the 2011 edition of the competition in Germany.

Even though many were rooting for Oparanozie to represent Nigeria in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, she announced her retirement to the dismay of many supporters.

Before retiring, Oparanozie scored 22 goals in 35 games for the Super Falcons.

The Owerri-born striker started her football career in the Nigerian Women’s League with Bayelsa Queens. She relocated to Delta Queens in 2010 and began her European journey when she moved to the Turkish club, Lüleburgaz 39 Spor on loan in 2011.

In the 2022 season, Oparanozie made her Chinese Women’s Super League debut for Wuhan Jianghan University. But the injuries that dogged the last few years of her career forced her to retire in September 2023.

Now that she has retired from football, the 29-year-old has jokingly hinted that she might join the UFC.

“I would love to try out UFC one day now that I am retired from football,” she said.

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“Worst year of my life already” – Nigerian goalkeeper, Nwabali loses mother on new year day

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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.

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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.

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“Why I no longer love women again” – Kylian Mbappe shares shocking revelation (Watch)

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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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Favour Ofili Ready For 200m Semi-finals After 100m Setback

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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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