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Khumalo Confident as Bantwana Aim To Secure World Cup Spot Against Nigeria

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Bantwana of South Africa head coach, Ntombifuthi Khumalo, is determined to lead her team to the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Khumalo’s squad will face Nigeria’s Flamingos in the first leg of their second qualifying round at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday. Kick-off is set for 3 pm local time (2 pm in Nigeria).

Bantwana had a dominant run in the first round, crushing Gabon 22-1 on aggregate. However, Khumalo knows Nigeria will be a much tougher opponent.

“We are focused on getting to the World Cup,” Khumalo told safa.net. “Our plan is to manage each 15-minute period carefully, focusing on our defense to avoid conceding.”

She added that her team will play with an aggressive mindset. “We will press high and create scoring chances because we can’t win without attacking. But our main priority is to stay solid at the back and avoid conceding.”

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Khumalo also mentioned that her team has worked on tactical adjustments, especially focusing on defense and pressing high up the pitch. The overall winner from this tie will advance to the final qualifying round.


 

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Peter Obi Condemns Delta Police K1lling, Calls It Abuse of Power

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Nigerian politician Peter Obi reacts to the viral incident that occurred in Delta State.

It can be noted that Obi is reacting to the clip of a police officer shooting and killing an already restrained suspect.

Obi stated that it was a serious violation and abuse of power “The extrajudicial killing of a young Nigerian in Effurun, Delta State, by a police officer, Mr. Mene Ogidi, is not only barbaric but also a grave violation of the rule of law.

“Over time, human society has moved away from an era when lives could be taken without consequence. Through the evolution of civilisation, a fundamental principle has emerged: no one should be punished or deprived of life without due process and a fair determination of guilt.”


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Chelsea’s Mudryk Faces Four Year Ban After Court Decision

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It has been reported that a four-year ban has been placed on Chelsea’s player, Mykhailo Mudryk, for anti-doping violations.

The player appealed in court on February 25 but has now been handed his punishment, which is a four-year ban from football.

It can be recalled that his last appearance on the field was on November 28, 2024.


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Šeško Praises Bruno Fernandes After Brentford Win

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Manchester United player Benjamin Šeško expresses gratitude to teammate Bruno Fernandes after the team’s 2-1 win against Brentford in the Premier League.

The player said it was their training together that helped them score against Brentford.

He shared in a recent interview, “Bruno Fernandes and I work a lot in training, and it is paying off. Knowing I have a teammate with this quality is a pleasure, and I have to use it.”


 

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