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Double Blow For Nigeria In Paris: Ogunsemilore Suspended, Super Falcons Fall To Spain

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Nigerian athletes faced a disappointing day in Paris as Cynthia Ogunsemilore was provisionally suspended due to a positive doping test, handing Taiwan’s Wu Shih Yi a walkover in their lightweight round of 16 bout.

In a separate event, the Super Falcons suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain in their Group C clash at the Paris 2024 Games.

Alexia Putellas’ stunning free-kick in the 84th minute shattered Nigeria’s resistance, leaving them with an uphill task to qualify for the knockout stages.

Taiwan’s Wu Shih Yi has been handed a walkover in her lightweight round of 16 bouts after Nigerian opponent Cynthia Ogunsemilore was provisionally suspended following a positive test for furosemide, a banned diuretic.

Wu will face either Australia’s Tyla McDonald or Maria Jose Palacios of Ecuador in the quarterfinals.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Spain, leaving them with a tough task to qualify for the knockout stages.

Despite a valiant defensive display, Alexia Putellas’ late winner proved decisive.

The Super Falcons must now regroup to win their final group stage encounter against Japan to have any chance of reaching the quarter-finals.

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Transfer: AC Milan ready to offload Chukwueze in summer

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Serie A giants, AC Milan will listen to offers for their Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze this summer.

Chukwueze, according to reports is no longer in AC Milan’s plans for next season.

The 25-year-old has struggled to impress since arriving at the San Siro from Spanish club Villarreal three years ago.

The Nigeria international was close to joining Premier League club, Fulham in January.

Chukwueze also turned down a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia last summer.

Clubs in the Premier League, LaLiga and Saudi Arabia are still interested in the pacy winger.

He has scored thrice in 24 league appearances for AC Milan this season.

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Flamingos qualify for 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

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Nigeria’s Flamingos sealed a place in the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after holding Algeria to a 0-0 draw in Blida.

Bankole Olowookere’s side won the final qualifying round contest 4-0 on aggregate.

The Flamingos dominated the second leg tie but were let down by their poor finishing.

The wintry conditions in Blida also made things difficult for the girls.

Algeria came close to winning the game one minute from time but were denied by the woodwork.

The Flamingos were eliminated by the United States of America at the quarter-final stage of the last edition of the competition.

This year’s edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will kick off on October 17 in Morocco.

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Copa del Rey final: Flick unveils Barcelona’s squad to face Real Madrid

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Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick has named his side’s squad to face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday night.

This year’s Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Real Madrid will take place at Seville’s Estadio La Cartuja.

Barcelona head into the game following a 1-0 victory over Mallorca in their last LaLiga fixture, while Real Madrid also secured a 1-0 win against Getafe.

Flick has named a squad that includes the likes of Lamine Yamal, Ter Stegen, and Pedri to face Carlo Ancelotti’s men.

Barcelona’s squad to face Real Madrid:

Ter Stegen, Cubarsí, R. Araujo, I. Martinez, Gavi, Ferran, Pedri, Ansu Fati, Raphinha, Iñaki Peña, Pablo Torre, Christensen, Fermín, Pau Víctor, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, F. De Jong, Kounde, Eric, Szczęsny, H. Fort, and Gerard Martín.

Kick-off is scheduled for 9 pm, Nigerian time.

Meanwhile, Barcelona currently sit atop the LaLiga table, ahead of second-placed Real Madrid.

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