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Linda Osifo Says She Was Once Turned Down By Producers For Her Accent

The actress got her big break in 2015 on the Mo Abudu executive produced 'Desperate Housewives Africa'.

Benin-born Nollywood actress Linda Osifo has opened up about her newcomer experience in Nollywood.

The actress in an interview with BBC Pidgin shared how she struggled to get roles when she first moved back to Nigeria from Canada at age 22.

Amid tears, Osifo recalled how she never got called back from auditions due to her foreign accent.

A few years later, the 'Tanwa Savage' star said she finally got her big break starring in Ebonylife Studios' 'Desperate Housewives Africa'. The role earned her her first award recognition in the Best Actress in a Television Series category of the Exquisite Ladies of the Year Award.

Osifo who has in recent times, been more vocal about her Nollywood journey, has so far starred in a good number of notable projects including the Kunle Afolayan Netflix Christmas original 'A Naija Christmas'.

Osifo also stars in 'Tanwa Savage' and the Uche Jombo co-executive produced 'Devil in Agbada' alongside BBNaija star Erica Nlewedim.

Australia Register Unchanged 15-Man Squad For Remainder Of Ashes

For the remainder of the Ashes series against England, Australia has chosen an unchanged 15-man squad.

Both captain Pat Cummins and fellow fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will be back in the squad for the third Test, which begins on December 26 in Melbourne.

28-year-old Cummins, was ruled out of the ongoing second Test in Adelaide after being identified as a close contact of a Covid-19 positive person.

With a side strain, 30-year-old Hazlewood, was also ruled out of the second Test.

Australia has a 1-0 lead in the five-match series and appears to be on track to win the second Test.

In the Test bowling rankings, Cummins and Hazlewood are rated first and fourth, respectively.

Cummins was permitted to return home to New South Wales after receiving a negative PCR test and complete his self-isolation before travelling to Melbourne.

He will succeed Steve Smith, who is guiding Australia in Adelaide after taking up the captaincy from former skipper Tim Paine barely a month ago.

Seamers Michael Neser and Jhye Richardson performed admirably in their first Test in Adelaide, but both may be dropped for the Melbourne Test.

Tigers Woods Claims Second Spot With Son On Competitive Return

Tiger Woods came in second in the PNC Championship tournament in Florida, just narrowly missing out on a victory on his comeback to competitive golf.

At the family tournament, 45-year-old Woods, and his 12-year-old son Charlie made 11 consecutive birdies to finish on 25 under par, two shots off the lead.

He was competing in his first tournament since sustaining career-ending injuries in a vehicle accident a year ago.

He later said, "I'm really glad and thankful that I'm able to accomplish this."

"I still have my own leg, which was questionable for a while, and it's functioning. I'm just really tired - I'm not used to this.

"I think this might be only my fourth or fifth round of golf this year. I'm a little worn out. It was nice to have a cart."

Woods revealed that he and his son set a pre-tournament goal of playing two bogey-free rounds, which they accomplished.

"We got on a run, which was great. Charlie was hitting the ball unbelievably and made a few putts. It got interesting and a little tight toward the end, which was fun," he said.

"He's an unbelievable player and partner."

Paul Onuachu Ruled Out Of AFCON 2021

Genk forward Paul Onuachu has been ruled out of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, dealing another blow to Nigeria's aspirations of having a significant impression at the tournament.

Onuachu suffered a hamstring injury in Genk's 1-1 draw with Royal Antwerp at home on Sunday.

Prior to his injury, the former FC Midtylland striker had opened the scoring for Genk in the first half.

After suffering an injury, the 27-year-old was replaced by Ike Ugbo 20 minutes from time.

As a result of the setback, the forward is anticipated to miss about a month of action.

Watford midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has already been ruled out of the AFCON finals in Cameroon, and Victor Osimhen's participation is still up for debate.

Austine Eguavoen, the interim head coach, is scheduled to unveil his preliminary roster for the competition this week.

The Super Eagles will open their campaign against the Cameroon national team in Cameroon.

The Super Eagles will kick off their campaign in Cameroon against the Egyptian Pharaohs on January 11.

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