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August 9, 2023 Budapest 2023: AFN Substitutes Brume and Onwuzurike, Includes Amusan in Primary Lineup

Budapest 2023: AFN Substitutes Brume and Onwuzurike, Includes Amusan in Primary Lineup

Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), yesterday, released its final list of athletes for the 2023 World Championships, which will begin in Budapest, Hungary, on August 19th.

U.S.-based speed stars, Udodi Onwuzurike and Godson Brume were left out of the squad.

Brume had pulled out of the championships two days ago, citing health issues, while Onwuzurike failed to recover in time from the injury he sustained at the NCAA outdoor championships in the United States.

The AFN has replaced them with the duo of Nicholas Fakorode and Kalington Anunagba.

Top on the list is world silver medalist, long jumper, Ese Brume. U.S.-based Itshekiri Usheoritshe, Favour Ashe and Alaba Akintola also made the list.

Others are Seye Ogunlewe, Nathaniel Ezekiel, Nathaniel Samson, Dubem Nwachukwu, Chidi Okezie, Samuel Ogazi and shot putter, Enekwechi Chukwuebuka.

On the women’s list to Budapest are Rosemary Chukwuma, Ofili Favour, Faith Okwose, Eyakpobeyan Justina, Success Umukoro, Uko Nse Imaobong, Patience George, Ella Onojuvwevwo, Oke Opeyemi, Ruth Usoro, Amaechi Obiageri Pamela, Anumba Ashley, Onyekwere Chioma and Olatoye Oyesade.

AFN Technical Director, Samuel Onikeku, explained that World Record holder in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, is already in the main entry list sent to World Athletics.

“We had sent Tobi Amusan’s name in our main entry list to WA in case she is cleared by the Athletes Integrity Unit (AIU). Tobi is training for the World Championships, and we pray she gets the clearance to compete for Team Nigeria,” he said.

August 9, 2023 Ighalo and Osimhen Team Up with FIFPRO to Demand Unpaid Bonuses for Super Falcons

Ighalo and Osimhen Team Up with FIFPRO to Demand Unpaid Bonuses for Super Falcons

A collective voice from football stakeholders, including current and former Super Eagles players, has arisen, urging the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to promptly address the outstanding allowances owed to Super Falcons team members.

In tandem with a solidarity statement by FIFPRO, the global player union, shared on Instagram by Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala, these stakeholders have amplified the call for resolving the backlog.

Voicing their support, Napoli forward Victor Osimhen directly appealed: "Pay them NFF."

 Victor Anichebe, the former Everton striker, emphasized: "NFF pay them! They did us all proud! And even if they didn't. Pay them what they are owed!!!"

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo remarked, "NFF never stop these things."

The ongoing issue revolves around unpaid salaries and bonuses, which has led Randy Waldrum and the Super Falcons team to clash with the football administration. The situation escalated to the brink of a potential boycott during the Women's World Cup.

August 8, 2023 Colombia Secures England Showdown with Victory Over Jamaica

Colombia Secures England Showdown with Victory Over Jamaica

Colombia secured a spot in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals by prevailing in a hard-fought encounter against Jamaica, finishing with a 1-0 victory.

Catalina Usme, who led the Colombian team in Melbourne, skillfully curved in the deciding goal during the 51st minute of play.

Jamaica, who had not conceded any goals in the tournament for a total of 321 minutes, couldn't muster a comeback in response to Colombia's performance.

This achievement marks the first instance of Colombia advancing to the last eight stage of the Women's World Cup.

In the upcoming quarter-final match, Colombia will go up against England, the reigning European champions. The match is set to take place at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Saturday, with kickoff scheduled for 11.30 BST.

Shining Spotlight on Colombia's Emerging Young Stars As the final match in Melbourne for this World Cup, the Rectangular Stadium has witnessed the fall of several prominent names in women's football.

Hosts Australia managed to eliminate the Olympic champions, Canada, while Brazilian icon Marta's World Cup aspirations were shattered. Additionally, the once-dominant four-time world champions, the United States, experienced a humbling defeat.

August 8, 2023 West Ham Bid Above £50m For Man Utd Pair Harry Maguire And Scott Mctominay

West Ham Bid Above £50m For Man Utd Pair Harry Maguire And Scott Mctominay

West Ham have made a combined bid worth more than £50m for Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay.

The Hammers have yet to make a signing this summer despite selling Declan Rice to Arsenal in a deal that could end up being worth £105m. They are also in advanced talks with Ajax over 25-year-old Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez.

Meanwhile, Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca, 24, has left the club to join Atalanta for an undisclosed fee.
After Saturday's 4-0 defeat by Bayer Leverkusen, there is greater momentum behind the Hammers' recruitment drive.

Whether West Ham can reach either the fee or salary requirements to conclude a deal for the Manchester United pair is open to question.

It is understood United would be open to a deal, but both England defender Maguire, 30, and Scotland midfielder McTominay, 26, are part of Erik ten Hag's squad and the club know they would need replacements for either if they were sold.

Scamacca spent one season with the Hammers having joined on a five-year contract from Sassuolo for £30.5m last July. He made 27 appearances and scored eight goals, including five strikes in their victorious Europa Conference League campaign.

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