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Victor Osimhen addresses Punch Allegations

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7 months ago

January 26, 2025

Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian footballer, was accused of punching a Turkish journalist, Tolga Bozduman, in the head.

The incident allegedly occurred when Osimhen was leaving an entertainment venue with friends and was approached by a group of reporters, including Bozduman, who attempted to photograph him.

According to Bozduman’s account, Osimhen became aggressive, screaming and trying to take his camera away. Bozduman claimed that Osimhen punched him in the head, which still hurt afterwards. Furthermore, Osimhen allegedly offered Bozduman money to delete the footage and threatened to “destroy” him when Bozduman refused.

In his account of the incident, Osimhen stated that he had gone to the venue to eat with his friends. He explained that when he returned to leave and head to his van, he was suddenly confronted by the journalists, including Bozduman, who popped out a camera in his face, catching him off guard.

“I was shocked,” Osimhen said. “I didn’t know what was happening. I was just trying to protect myself.”

Osimhen denied hitting anyone, saying: “I didn’t hit anyone. I’m disappointed that the journalist has chosen to distort the truth and make false accusations.”

The incident has sparked widespread attention and controversy, with many fans and supporters coming to Osimhen’s defense.

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Anambra set to host second national beach soccer league this month.

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2 days ago

August 12, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

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‎The Anambra Beach Soccer Association says all is set for the second round of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League, due to kick off in Nnewi on August 21.
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‎Okwudili Awam, the Director of Media of ABSA, gave the assurance in Awka on Monday.
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‎”We are thrilled to inform lovers of beach soccer that Anambra will host the second round of the 2025 NBSL commencing on Aug. 21st, 2025″
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‎Awam said the league would be held at the Beach Soccer stadium within the Nnewi High School premises.
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‎He said eight beach soccer clubs, including Kebbi Fishers, Ibom, Nmako Patigi, Kada, Kebbi United, Jigawa Golden Stars, Niger, and hosts Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors, would take part in the league.
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3,312 footballers to compete in 202 matches, as Abia begins talent hunt

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6 days ago

August 9, 2025

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Abia State Government says it would fish out hidden male football talents through the Abia State Soccer Fest commencing on August 23, 2025, across the 17 LGAs of the State.

The State also disclosed that new football stars would be discovered for Abia State, Nigerian Premier League clubs, Nigerian national teams and major European clubs from the competition.

Addressing journalists on Friday, the Vice Chairman of the Local Organization Committee, LOC of Abia Fest, Captain Eric Asomugha said that the competition would commence on August 23 in 184 Wards of the State and would culminate in best teams from 17 LGAs competing at State level.

He said that the tournament, which is being organised by Abia State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, is for players between the age bracket of 16 and 23 years.

“Over 6 or 7 months. We are working on different things. We are going to have the best player in each match.

“We shall be inviting scouts from local, state, national and international to fish out the talents that are going to be discovered in this great tournament,” said Asomugha.

Also, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Uzor Nwachukwu and the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development , Nwaobilor Ananaba thanked Governor Otti for his policies in the discovery of talents and sports development in general.

They made it clear that every male resident between the ages of 16-23 is free to participate, as Governor Otti had already abolished the “State of Origin” dichotomy.