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World record holder Tobi Amusan, is the fastest woman in the women’s 100m hurdles this year after running a blistering 12.40s to win the first Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston, to win the race ahead of Jamaican and world champion, Danielle Williams.

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Here are the details of the Jamaica Athletics Invitational –

Tobi Amusan

Winner:  Tobi Amusan

Time:  12.40 seconds

Wind Speed:  +0.9m/s

 

Runner-up: Danielle Williams (Jamaica) – 12.46 seconds

Third Place: Christina Clemons (USA) – 12.54 seconds

Previous World Lead: Tonea Marshall (USA) – 12.42 seconds in late April

Event: Jamaica Athletics Invitational (inaugural)
Location: National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica

Date:Saturday (no specific date mentioned, but based on the context, it appears to be recent, possibly May 2024)

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Club World Cup: We’ve never won it before – Vinicius rates Real Madrid’s chances

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Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior, has expressed confidence that his team will win this year’s FIFA Club World Cup.

According to the Brazilian, the new Club World Cup expanded format is the only title that the Los Blancos have never won before.

According to him, Xabi Alonso’s side are eager to win it because people never forget the first one.

Speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s first Club World Cup tie with Al-Hilal on Wednesday, Vinicius said as quoted by Madrid Xtra: “We are eager to win this first Club World Cup because people never forget the first one.

“It’s the only title Real Madrid doesn’t have. We are going for it,” he stated.

Real Madrid are in Group H of the Club World Cup, taking place in the USA.

The Spanish LaLiga giants will also face Pachuca and RB Salzburg in the group stage.

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Transfer: Tottenham Hotspur interested in Onyedika

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Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika is on the radar of Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur.

The London club are trying to beef up their squad following the arrival of new manager Thomas Frank.

Frank have reportedly demanded for six new signings.

Onyedika has been linked with a move away from Belgian Pro League outfit, Club Brugge this summer.

The 24-year-old caught the eye with his impressive displays in the UEFA Champions League.

The defensive midfielder helped Club Brugge win the Belgian Cup.

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Transfer: Victor Osimhen gives Galatasaray conditions to sign for them

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An insider at Galatasaray, Ali Naci Küçük, has revealed that Victor Osimhen has given conditions with which he would consider remaining at the club.

He said it was one of Osimhen’s conditions that led to the club’s signing of Leroy Sane from Bayern Munich.

He said the signing of Sanè was part of their strategy to lure Nigerian highly sought after striker to join them.

Ali Naci Küçük told Futbol Arena Youtube channel viahabersarikirmizi that Osimhen said he would only stay at the Super Lig if they are able bring in new top stars and build a solid team.

Germany international, Sané is all set to move to the Super Lig champions after his contract at Bundesliga champions expires on June 30.

Sane could decide to play for Bayern Munich at the FIFA Club World Cup which started yesterday in the United States of America.

The former Manchester City star already agreed a 3-year deal with the Turkish giants and with a net salary of €9m per season and a loyalty bonus of €3m.

Galatasaray want Osimhen to remain at the club having had a loan spell in which he netted 37 goals and registered eight assists in 41 appearances for the club.

Osimhen, however, is in no hurry to decide his future.

“When Icardi signed for Galatasaray, he said, ‘If we are going to build a strong team, I will stay.’ Osimhen used the same sentence.”

Küçük urged the fans and media to respect the striker’s patience and decision-making process.

“Now let’s talk about the transfer issue. Galatasaray is in a hurry, but Osimhen is not.

“The player needs to be treated with understanding. Galatasaray has done the math well at the moment.”

The Turkish giants are said to have offered the Nigerian €14 million plus bonuses in wages, which the former African Footballer of the Year is currently considering.

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