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Tobi Amusan Falls Sick One Month To 2024 Olympics
Nigeria’s dream of winning gold in the women’s 100-meter hurdles at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, is under threat as Tobi Amusan reportedly fell sick earlier this week.
Tobi Amusan is Nigeria’s best bet of winning gold in the 100-meter hurdles event at the Paris Olympics due to her unstoppable form in the last two years.
She has won virtually everything in her sport, both internationally and locally, but she has not been able to win the Olympics so far in her career.
Earlier this month, Tobi Amusan contested in the national women’s 100m hurdles trials in Benin City and ended the competition with her fourth national title.
She ran 12.78s to beat Adaobi Tabugbo (13.33s), and Faith Osamuyi (13.36s) to win the national title.
The 27-year-old Ogun-state-born athlete was expected to take that form to the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championship in Cameroon. Unfortunately, she didn’t show up for her event on Friday, June 21, even though she was already in Cameroon for it.
Since then, there have been speculations that she is ill, but the nature of the illness was not revealed, and there was no official confirmation from her team.
However, various sources, including the Daily Post, confirmed earlier today that Tobi Amusan has pulled out of the competition due to an illness.
Since the competition started on Friday, Nigerian athletes have recorded two gold medals, and Nigeria’s Tabugo has booked herself a place in the final.
Note that the 2024 Paris Olympics will start on July 26 and end on August 11.
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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