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Former Falconets Goalkeeper Solicits for Support to Battle Cancer

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Former national U20 women team and Rivers Angels goalkeeper Bidemi Aluko has opened up on her secret cancer battle which she has been battling with since 2017. 

The 26 year old learned that she had a rare breast cancer two years ago while still playing for her team in the NWPL and underwent emergency six-hour surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, but recently started feeling severe pains in her body.

 

“Its been difficult I must confess and it only got me closer to God and made me value life more and all I want is just to survive and give God all the glory.

” Bidemi said.
 

The former Falconets goalkeeper took to social media some weeks back to reveal the shocking news as she uploaded some revelation on Facebook, where she solicited for funds from well meaning Nigerians.

 

“I was diagnosed of breast cancer in 2017 (stage 3) and underwent surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, but recently, I was feeling severe pains in my body and my doctor asked me to go for a test called Immune chemistry history. 

“The result came out 90% tumour cells , which means the type of breast cancer I have is aggressive and needs urgent attention. 

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“The doctor recommended that I would take ten dose of Herceptin treatment and each will cost about N470,000

“To survive this difficult period, I will need at least N5 million Naira for the whole drugs as I will be taking them every two weeks. 

“I ask for supports from all well meaning Nigerians, as we all know five million naira is a whole lot of money and my life is at stake. I do not wish to come publicly to solicit for funds, its difficult for me but I have no other choice but to announce it on the social media. I really need help. She concluded. 

Rivers Angels also issued a statement in support of their former player, posting: “The thoughts of everyone at Rivers Angels Football Club are with Abidemi Aluko after the player revealed she is undergoing treatment for breast cancer recurrence.

Account Number: Aluko Bidemi, 0107215173, Guaranty Trust Bank PLC.

Telephone Number: 08037525674

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Kick-off and Final Match Dates Confirmed for 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire

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Dates for the kick-off and final matches at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for Cote d’Ivoire have been officially confirmed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the opening match of the competition is scheduled to take place on Jan.

13 at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan.

The four-week tournament, which will involve Africa’s best 24 national teams, will officially conclude on Feb.

11.

This will be the 34th edition of the competition which began in 1957 and it is returning to Cote d’Ivoire for the second time.

It was first held there in 1984, with Cameroon emerging as winners for the first time.

Already, the AFCON 2023 Qualifiers are approaching the business end, and the road to Cote D’Ivoire is gradually taking shape for Africa’s biggest football spectacle.

Following the thrilling fourth round of qualifiers few days ago, six countries have secured their places at the competition to join hosts Cote d’Ivoire.

They are Algeria, Morocco, South Africa, Tunisia, Burkina Faso and defending champions Senegal.

Meanwhile, CAF General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba has confirmed that the Final Draw of the 2023 AFCON will be held in September, with the date and venue to be confirmed in due course.(NAN)(

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Fury Can ‘Redeem Himself’ by Fighting Me – Joshua

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Anthony Joshua said Tyson Fury can “redeem himself from the circus” of a collapsed undisputed heavyweight bout by agreeing to fight him.

Talks between Oleksandr Usyk, the WBO, WBA (Super) and IBF champion, and WBC title-holder Fury broke down last week.

Joshua, 33, faces American Jermaine Franklin on Saturday in his first bout in 2023.

He said he wants an all-British fight with Fury, whatever the outcome against Franklin at the O2 Arena.

“There’s no better time to get Fury in the ring than now because he needs me to redeem himself from this circus, this letdown.

“He needs me so there’s no better time than for him to call my name out and I’m someone that will take on any challenge,” Joshua said.

Joshua was in talks with his British rival over a fight last year following successive losses to Usyk, but could not reach an agreement and Fury fought Derek Chisora at Wembley Stadium in December instead.

Fury then set his sights on facing 36-year-old Usyk in what would have been the first undisputed heavyweight contest since 1999.

But after weeks of negotiations, both parties announced an agreement could not be reached due to a dispute over the terms of a potential rematch.

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“It’s not my position to slate or slag anyone off. I’m pretty sure that fight [Fury v Usyk] will happen because I feel like there could potentially be a method to the madness,” Joshua told Steve Bunce on 5 Live Boxing.

“If, number one, I was in that position [and] didn’t take that fight, how would people treat me?

“And number two, if I didn’t take that fight what would Fury have to say about me? So I’m not going to stoop to that level.

“I respect everyone that steps into the ring. But I just sometimes think some people should watch their mouths a bit.”

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IMC Fines Lobi over Delayed Match Kick-off, Warns Doma Utd

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The Interim Management Committee (IMC), has fined Lobi Stars FC a total of ₦2 million for infractions of the Framework and Rules of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following incidents that led to late kickoff of their MatchDay 10 fixture in Gombe against Doma United.

The Club’s Executive Vice Chairman, Dominic Iorfa was also issued a stern warning for his role in the disruption of the start of the game.

The Interim Management Committee (IMC) in a Summary Jurisdiction signed by Davidson Owumi, the Head of Operations, also expressed displeasure at the unsporting conduct of fans of the host team, Doma United during the said fixture.

He said some of the match officials have been summoned for in-house administrative procedure with a view to determining their actions on the day, before and during the match.

Lobi Stars were charged for breaches of Rule B13.26, C1.1, and C 9.

The charge read, “You are in breach of Rule B13.26 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 26th of March 2023, in the course of Match Day 10 Fixture: Doma United FC vs. Lobi Stars FC, your Vice-Chairman, Mr. Dominic Iorfa, caused disturbances and disruptions that delayed the kick-off for the match”.

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Iorfa was also found to be complicit in acts capable of bringing the game to disrepute in breach of Rule C1.1

Lobi was also found in breach of Rule C.9 for failing to “control your officials and ensure their proper conduct which resulted in the disruption of Match Day proceedings”.

The Club was consequently fined ₦1.5 million for disturbances and disruptions caused by their team that led to delayed kickoff.

Another fine of ₦500,000 was imposed on Lobi Stars for “failing to control and ensure the proper conduct of your official (s)”.

The club has been ordered to pay the fine within 14 working days. Lobi must communicate its acceptance of the decision in writing within 48 hours or elect to appear before a panel.

In the matter of Doma United, the IMC noted that “all stakeholders, including fans and supporters, are expected to act in the best interest of the game and comply with the principles of fair play, sportsmanship, as well as the rules and regulations governing the League, at all times”.

Consequently, Doma United were warned that a repeat of such conduct would lead to sanctions on their home ground, the Pantami Stadium.

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