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Ogun State Governor Adopts Amusan
Nigerian 100m Hurdler Tobi Amusan propect of winning medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics got a boost on Sunday following her adoption by the Ogun State Governor Mr Dapo Abiodun.
The adoption followed a visit to the Governor by the Minister of Youth and sports Development Mr Sunday Dare whose adopt a talent initiative has seen State Governors, individuals and corporate bodies adopt some Olympics- bound athletes by paying money directly to the athletes account to support their early preparations for the Olympics. The initiative was halted by the outbreak of covid-19 pandemic last year.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Minister, Mr Abiodun said he found it expedient to adopt Amusan not just because she is an Indigine of Ogun State, but because she symbolises the Nigerian spirit of talent and hardwork.
Amusan announced her arrival to the big stage after winning silver in the African Youth Championships in 2013, capped it with a Gold medal at the 2015 African Junior Atheletics Championship in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, emerged Commonwealth champion in 2018 African Champion in 2019. She is a two time African Champion.
She was ranked 4th in the World following her feat at the World championships in Doha in 2019.
The money would be paid directly into the athlete’s account to fund her preparations for the Olympics.
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Paul Salami Fires Hat-Trick as U23 Side Defeats 10-Man Melbourne Sharks
Jeph Akanji
Paul Salami’s Stunning Hat-Trick Sinks 10-Man Melbourne Sharks in U23 Showdown
Nigerian-born midfielder Paul Salami stole the show with a sensational hat-trick, leading his side to a dominant 3-0 victory over the Melbourne Sharks in Week 9 of the Australian U23 League.
The 21-year-old rising star opened the scoring in the 20th minute, calmly finishing off a swift counter-attack to put his team ahead. The momentum shifted further in their favor when Sharks defender Liam Mastos received a straight red card in the 40th minute for a reckless challenge, forcing the home side to play with 10 men.
Salami continued to exploit the numerical advantage with clinical precision. He netted his second goal in the 52nd minute, capping off a well-orchestrated team move, before sealing his hat-trick in the 75th minute with a composed finish that left the goalkeeper with no chance.
Operating with poise and creativity in midfield, Salami’s performance was a masterclass in attacking intelligence, control, and execution. His match-winning display not only earned him the match ball but also solidified his growing reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in the league.
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