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Usman beats Covington to retain UFC title

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Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman has defeated Colby Covington of the United States to defend his UFC welterweight championship title.

The Nigerian Nightmare defeated Covington via unanimous decision to continue his dominance in the UFC 268 category in their rematch face-off, which was held at Madison Square Garden, New York, this morning.

Usman hit top gear straight from the first round of the bout, controlling the standup with deft punch combination and body kicks.

The Nigerian intensified his dominance in the second round and sent the American sprawling in the canvas twice with quick successive jabs and hooks.

In the third round, he cooled his ferocity and allowed Covington to muster a glint of resurgence toward the end.

Covington’s renewed confidence extended to the fourth round. He hounded Usman and hurt the champion a couple of times.

The final round was a close fight of blurry punches and kicks as both fighters ditched for a late knockout salvo.

The judges awarded a unanimous (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) victory for the Nigerian Nightmare, who has successfully defended his title 5 times.

The victory was Usman’s 15th straight win in the UFC — the second-longest UFC streak behind Anderson Silva (16).

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‘I need new challenge’ — Mbappe confirms exit from PSG

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Kylian Mbappe bids farewell to Paris Saint Germain (PSG) FC ahead of a forthcoming move away from the club.

In a video on his Instagram page on Friday, Mbappe announced that he would leave the French club at the end of the season.

The 25-year-old said he would play his last home game for PSG on Sunday against Toulouse FC.

PSG’s season wraps up with away fixtures at Nice and Metz on May 15 and 19 before the French Cup final against Lyon at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille.

“I want to announce to you all that this is my last season at PSG. I will not extend, and the adventure will end in a few week’s time.

“I will play my last game at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.

“It is hard, hard. I never thought it would be this difficult. to announce that I am leaving the country. I need a challenge after seven years.

To the fans, I have not always lived up to the love you gave me. I loved PSG for seven years.”

Mbappe did not reveal his next club. However, there have been reports that the 2018 World Cup winner is more open to joining Real Madrid.

PSG signed Mbappe from AS Monaco in 2017. The Paris club spent €180 million on the player when he was 18, making him the most expensive teenager in football history and the second-most expensive footballer ever after Neymar.

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Tijani Babangida, wife hospitalised after road accident, brother dies

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Tijani Babangida, former Super Eagles forward, was involved in a car accident on Thursday that tragically claimed the life of his younger brother, Ibrahim Babangida.

Babangida was part of the Atlanta 1996 Olympic team that won the gold medal and is currently the President of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria.

Former teammate, Emmanuel Babayaro, the General Secretary, PFAN, announced the incident in a statement.

“Comrades! Let us be in prayers for our president, Tijani Babangida, who just had a ghastly motor accident along the Kaduna-Zaria Eoad,” Babayaro said.

“Ibrahim Babangida, his younger brother, died on the spot from the accident while Mr President (Babangida) and his family were taken to the hospital.

“May the soul of Ibrahim Babangida Rest In Peace with God, amen,” he announced.

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Adeyemi defeats Adekanla to clinch West Africa boxing title

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Segun Adeyemi has been crowned the West African Boxing Union (WABU) light welterweight champion.

Adeyemi, popularly known as War, defeated compatriot Adeyemi Adekanla via majority decision to claim the regional belt on Wednesday at GOtv Boxing Night 31 held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.

The victory was Adeyemi’s 11th win in 12 professional fights with just one draw. His opponent was also undefeated before the bout, with 12 wins in 13 professional fights.

In other bouts, the 16-year-old Raheem “Badoo” Animashaun secured a fourth-round technical knockout win over Samuel Moses in their national light welterweight challenge fight.

Badoo’s performance in the fight earned him the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy for the best boxer of the night with N1 million cash prize.

The teenager is the son of Jamiu “Rotor” Animashaun, a former professional boxer who fought in the first two editions of GOtv Boxing Night.

Also, on the night, Adewale “Playboy” Oladeji sealed a unanimous decision win over Afikun “Ijebu” Gbenga in their super welterweight encounter.

Emmanuel “Ability” Abimbola secured a split decision win over Azeez “Latest” Ayobami in a national lightweight challenge fight, while Sikiru “Omo Iya Eleja” Shogbesan defeated Batholomew “Aboy” Abuchi via technical knockout in their national super featherweight challenge duel.

However, the national flyweight challenge bout between Sikiru “Isho” Ogunyaju and the current national flyweight champion, Sifon “Best” Iwatt, ended in a tie.

Also, the national light welterweight challenge fight between Hammed “Eshe” Ganiyu and Yusuf “Hungry Lion” was declared a no-contest after the latter sustained an injury in the second round from a headbutt by his opponent.

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