SportsNews

Victor Osimhen addresses Punch Allegations

Published

1 year 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.

SportsNews

2026 World Cup: Super Eagles waiting for FIFA’s decision – Iwobi

Published

25 minutes ago

February 6, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?

The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.

“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”

Politics

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER

Published

7 days ago

January 30, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences

to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.

The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.

President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.

I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)