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Saturday, 9 June 2012

Nigerian Footballer Kidnapped, 150,000 euros Ransom for Christian Obodo

Family of Italian team Christian Obodo confirmed he was kidnapped today in Warri, southern Nigeria by unknown gunmen on his way to visit a friend.

Obodo was for several years a Nigeria international. Last season, he played on loan at Lecce from Serie A side Udinese. Lecce were relegated to Serie AB on May 13 after finishing third from bottom of Italy's top flight.

Obodo's brother, Kenneth Obodo, who is also a footballer in Italy and is currently in Nigeria, was quoted by Italian news agency ANSA as saying: "Christian is fine. We are in touch with the kidnappers, who want some money.

"We can't give them more than 100,000 euros ($125,000). Unfortunately these things happen in our country."

His brother-in-law, Obidike Okechukwu, was quoted by ANSA as saying that the kidnappers had asked for a ransom of 150,000 euros.

On behalf of the Miss West Africa team, we hope these cockroaches don't taint the name of the ever growing, business and tourist orientated country of Nigeria that has developed in all aspects of economic growth. Justice will be served may they receive their money or not. We wish the best for Christian Obodo.



Source: AFP

Friday, 11 May 2012

2012 Olympics: Sierra Leone female boxers Out

English:
The Olympics are on the way, but can Africa decide it's real potential in these battles and competitions? Some countries never see the day light of the Olympics and the question is, can the Olympics be judged to some extent, the financial abilities of a country? In a recent case for the Sierra Leone Women boxers, YES.

Sierra Leone female boxers failed to compete in the Women's World Boxing Championships in Qinhuangdao, China, which would have qualified them for the international.

The championship which started on Friday was a qualification ground for female boxers for the Olympic Games but there were no representative for the Sierra Leone.

According to the Sierra Leone Boxing Association, SLBA secretary general, Christian Campbell, it was once again the same old problem; lack of funds which prevented the female boxers from showing up at the championships.

He said: "it was a disappointing moment for us despite all our effort to send at least two boxers to China we were unable to secure funds and this has basically wiped out."

It is sad enough that some African potential will never see themselves in these competitions due to no funding for travel, but even more so, some of the potential might never be discovered due to the lack of the training and development facilities. So if you are an Olympic fan, do bare this in mind when countries walk away with many gold medals. We hope those that do get to represent their countries treasure the opportunity and don't feel pressured but granted. :)






Francais:
Les Jeux olympiques sont sur ​​le chemin, mais l'Afrique peut décider qu'il est un réel potentiel dans ces batailles et les compétitions? Certains pays ne voient jamais la lumière du jour des Jeux olympiques et la question est, peut être jugé aux Jeux olympiques dans une certaine mesure, les capacités financières d'un pays? Dans une affaire récente pour les boxeurs Sierra Leone, les femmes, OUI.

Sierra Leone boxeuses pas soutenir la concurrence dans les Championnats du Monde Féminine de boxe à Qinhuangdao, Chine, ce qui leur aurait qualifié pour la communauté internationale.

Le championnat qui a débuté le vendredi était un motif de qualification pour les boxeuses pour les Jeux Olympiques, mais il y avait pas de représentant pour la Sierra Leone.

Selon le Sierra Leone Campbell Boxing Association, SLBA secrétaire général, Christian, il était une fois de plus le même vieux problème, le manque de fonds qui ont empêché les boxeuses d'apparaître lors des championnats.

Il a dit: "ce fut un moment décevant pour nous, malgré tous nos efforts pour envoyer au moins deux boxeurs à la Chine nous a été impossible d'obtenir des fonds, ce qui a essentiellement éliminé."

Il est assez triste que certains le potentiel africain ne se sont jamais voir dans ces compétitions grâce à l'absence de financement pour les voyages, mais plus encore, une partie du potentiel pourrait ne jamais être découvert en raison de l'absence de possibilités de formation et de développement. Donc, si vous êtes un fan olympique, faire nu dans cet esprit lorsque les pays à pied avec nombreuses médailles d'or.

Portgues:
Os Jogos Olímpicos estão a caminho, mas a África pode decidir que é real potencial dessas batalhas e competições? Alguns países nunca ver a luz do dia das Olimpíadas ea questão é, pode ser julgado a Olimpíada, em certa medida, as capacidades financeiras de um país? Em um caso recente para os pugilistas Serra Leoa Mulheres, YES.

Boxers Serra Leoa mulheres não competir no Mundial das Mulheres Boxing Championships em Qinhuangdao, China, que teria qualificado-los para o internacional.

O campeonato que começou na sexta-feira foi um campo de qualificação para pugilistas femininas para os Jogos Olímpicos, mas não havia nenhum representante para a Serra Leoa.

De acordo com a Serra Leoa Boxing Association, SLBA secretário-geral, Christian Campbell, foi mais uma vez o mesmo velho problema: a falta de fundos que impediram os pugilistas femininas de aparecer no campeonato.

Ele disse: "foi um momento decepcionante para nós, apesar de todo o nosso esforço para enviar, pelo menos, dois boxeadores para a China não fomos capazes de obter fundos e isso tem basicamente exterminados."

É triste o suficiente para que algum potencial Africano nunca vai ver-se nestas competições devido a nenhum financiamento para a viagem, mas mais ainda, alguns dos potenciais nunca poderia ser descoberta devido à falta de instalações de treinamento e desenvolvimento. Então, se você for um fã do Olímpico, fazer nu isso em mente quando os países a pé, com muitas medalhas de ouro.

Sunday, 19 February 2012

Asamoah Gyan Quits Football, Indefinitely! Due to Verbal Abuse.


Ghana's Football Association (GFA) is holding talks with striker Asamoah Gyan, after he said he has has quit international football "indefinitely".

The GFA says Gyan acted because he was "frustrated over the verbal abuse he has received" since the Africa Cup of Nations.

"The GFA is [urging] him to reconsider his decision," a statement said.

Gyan's move follows Ghana's Nations Cup semi-final defeat by Zambia, in which he had a penalty saved.

To be honest, we support his decision if he goes through with it, the verbal abuse and silly images flying at him from Ghanaians was really out of place, joke or not joke.

If he persues this decision, I hope it will be a lesson for those that put out those horrific pictures and images, and also a message to those that support their countries talent to oppose such acts. Go Asamoah, Rule your own destiny! You are already a sports legend, we support whichever decision you make.




Source - BBC, GFA

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