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Derrick Rose Announces Retirement After 16-Year NBA Career
Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose has announced his retirement from basketball, concluding a remarkable 16-year career. He began his journey in the league by winning the Rookie of the Year award in 2009 and made history in 2011 as the youngest player to win the MVP title at just 22 years old.
However, his career faced significant challenges after a severe knee injury during the 2012 playoffs, which sidelined him for nearly two full seasons. In a heartfelt message on social media, Rose expressed gratitude for basketball, calling it his “first love” and reflecting on the joy and solace it brought him.
He played for several teams during his career, including the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, and Memphis Grizzlies, averaging 17.4 points and 5.2 assists over 723 regular-season games. Despite the ups and downs, including a resurgence as a candidate for the Sixth Man of the Year in multiple seasons, Rose remains grateful for the time he spent on the court.
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“Our Game Plan Worked”: Frank Onyeka on Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Victory
Nigerian player Frank Onyeka speaks on the recent match of the Super Eagles against Tunisia and shares what made the difference in our victory at AFCON 2025.
While interviewed, the player stated “I think our game plan worked really well. The way we pressed them high didn’t give them any chance to play, so that is what made the difference.”
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Super Eagles Star Calvin Bassey Opens Up on Nearly Walking Away from Football
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
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CAF Fines Egypt $5,000 Over Post-Match Media Violation After Zimbabwe Clash
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
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