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South Africa Coach Says They Don’t Need Motivation to Beat Super Falcons in WAFCON Semifinal
South Africa’s Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has made it clear that her team doesn’t need extra motivation to go all out against Nigeria’s Super Falcons.
The South Africans are chasing back-to-back WAFCON titles after lifting the trophy in Morocco three years ago. The last time they clashed with Nigeria in the finals, South Africa came out on top with a narrow 1-0 win.
Heading into this semifinal, Banyana Banyana edged Senegal on penalties after a tense quarter-final showdown. Despite having just one full training session before facing Nigeria, Ellis remains confident.
She emphasized that her team is locked in and ready, with the technical crew working tirelessly in preparation. “For a semifinal like this, you don’t need to fire anyone up,” Ellis said. “We’re fully focused and prepared for what’s ahead.”
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.”
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.
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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