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Team Edo Wins National U-18 Swimming Championship Competition In Asaba

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June 17, 2023

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The Edo State Aquatic Association team of swimmers, has emerged overall winners of the National Under 18 Swimming championship in Asaba, Delta State.

The Edo swimmers came 1st after a bumper harvest of 11 Gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze Medals at the three-day Asaba National Under 18 competition which ended on Friday evening.

The host state, Delta came second with 6 gold while Jimi Osinnowo club from Lagos State won the third position in the three-day National Junior Swimming Competition which had over fifty athletes from ten states and four clubs as participants.

Agnes John, 50m,100m and 200m backstroke, Peremoboere Kima Kiagha, 50m and 200m breaststroke and 200m were among the six man team Edo swimmers whose exceptional performances have brought honour to Edo state.

Team Edo girls, on the first day of the championship won six gold medals from the 200m backstroke, 100m backstroke, 50 and 100ms breaststrokes, 200m free style and 200m before the men completed the route on the final day.

The competition was held to select the best athletes that will represent Nigeria at the sub-continental competition of West Africa and Central Africa Zone, coming up in August in Accra, Ghana.

Chairman,Technical Committee of the Nigeria Aquatic Federation, Mr Nse-Obong Samuel who said he was impressed with the performances of the athletes in the swimming events, expressed optimism that they will do well in the forthcoming sub continental competition.

Reacting to the performance of team Edo at the Asaba swimming competition, the chairman, Edo State Aquatic Association Board,Mr Clement Sunday Minabowan said he feels honoured and fulfilled by his athletes’ performance, saying ” this is the beginning of better days for Edo Aquatic Association.

“We will continue to encourage and sponsor them to participate in both local, national and international competitions to keep them in shape and mentally ready for any big games ahead”, Minabowan said.

He commended the team and coach, Poland Benazimo for a wonderful outing.

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Messi Opens Up On Relationship With Cristiano Ronaldo

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May 8, 2026

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Barcelona and Argentina legend, Lionel Messi, has opened up on his relationship and long-standing rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo following years of intense competition between the two football icons.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo faced off at the pinnacle of football for many years.

Fans watched with bated breath as “La Pulga” and CR7 consistently tried to outdo one another.

In a recent interview on Argentine television, Messi reflected on his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Messi and Ronaldo encountered each other more frequently as adversaries during their tenures at Barcelona and Real Madrid from 2009 to 2018.

“What transpired was a remarkable sporting rivalry,” Messi told Polloalvarezok.

“It is a natural occurrence in football. I was with Barcelona while he was with Real Madrid, and we were competing for everything, both as a team and individually, which led to constant comparisons between us.

“However, our relationship was always positive and respectful, and everything that unfolded was strictly athletic. There was nothing personal.

“We did not often meet outside matches or award ceremonies, and we maintained a cordial relationship.

“Now we find ourselves in different phases of our lives, but what transpired was indeed a remarkable sporting rivalry.”

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LaLiga: Real Madrid Open Negotiations With Mourinho Amid Fights In Dressing Room

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May 8, 2026

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Real Madrid have established direct contact with Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho, as they seek to bring the Portuguese back to the club.

President Florentino Perez is keen to appoint Mourinho ahead of next season.

Perez will however have to pay a fee to release the former Manchester United and Chelsea boss from his current contract.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Friday: “Real Madrid have started José Mourinho operation with direct contacts now taking place.

“Benfica want Mou to stay at all costs but aware of Real talks ongoing; it depends on Madrid.

“Up to Florentino Pérez: he will decide if Mourinho returns or not.”

This comes in a week when the tensions within the Madrid dressing room became public.

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It is also rumoured that certain players openly mock interim coach Alvaro Arbeloa.

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Turkey: Galatasaray Give Condition To Sell Victor Osimhen

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May 8, 2026

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Galatasaray board member, Bora Bahçetepe, has insisted that the club will sell their star striker Victor Osimhen if they receive an offer of 150-200 million euros.

Bahçetepe stated this on the HT Spor broadcast while fielding questions about Osimhen’s future amid reports linking the Nigerian international with a move away from Galatasaray in the summer transfer window.

Galatasaray has many players, including Osimhen, whose future is uncertain at the end of the season.

“Victor Osimhen is the best striker in Europe,” Bahçetepe said.

“We won’t sell him unless we receive an offer of 150-200 million euros,” he said.

Osimhen joined Galatasaray from Serie A side Napoli on a permanent transfer in 2025.