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French authorities ordered Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for the alleged 2023 rape of a woman, which the Moroccan international denied on Friday.

The prosecutor’s office in Nanterre informed AFP that they had requested that the prosecutor take the rape case before a criminal court.

The prosecutor’s office told AFP in a statement that “it is now up to the investigating magistrate to make a decision within the parameters of his order.”

Hakimi, 26, scored the winning goal in the 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the May final, which was crucial for PSG’s first Champions League triumph.

Hakimi, who helped Morocco reach the 2022 World Cup’s historic semi-finals, was accused of raping a 24-year-old woman in March 2023.

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While his wife and children were away on vacation, Hakimi allegedly paid for his accuser to visit his home in Boulogne-Billancourt on February 25, 2023.

Following the incident, the woman alleges rape and is now being questioned by police at a police station.

Prosecutors decided to bring charges against the player despite the woman’s refusal to make a formal accusation.

She claimed to have met Hakimi on Instagram in January 2023 when she was reporting to the police at the time.

She claimed that she had taken a taxi from his house the night before to his home. Before raping her, she claimed to have told police that Hakimi had started kissing her and making consensual sexual advances, according to a police source.

She claimed she was able to free herself and text a friend who had arrived to pick her up.

In light of the facts surrounding the case, Hakimi’s lawyer, Fanny Colin, who spoke with AFP after the news was made, described the trial request by the prosecution as “uncomprehensible and meaningless”.

“We and Achraf Hakimi continue to be as composed as they were when the proceedings began.

We would obviously pursue all possible appeals, she continued.

The woman’s lawyer, Rachel-Flore Pardo, told AFP, “My client welcomes this news with immense relief.

Hakimi, who was born in Madrid, joined Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga in 2018 after spending some time in the youth system at Real Madrid.

He then made 73 Bundesliga appearances.

He made his first team-related move to Inter Milan in 2020, before moving on to PSG in 2021.

Hakimi played a key role in the Morocco team’s transition from Africa to the Arab world cup semifinals in Qatar.

Following Nigeria’s recent victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), the governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, presented Justine Madugu with a 50 million dollar gift and a three-bedroom home.

Governor Fintiri stated on Friday that the gesture was in honor of Madugu’s patriotism and contribution to the country’s success at the tournament via his official X handle (previously Twitter).

“Today, I was honored to be honored to have Coach Justine Madugu, a true son of Adamawa and a champion of Nigeria’s victory at WAFCON 2025,” Fintiri wrote.

We have given him a 3-bedroom home and $500,000 as a reward for his bravery and patriotism. Our sporting renaissance is inspired by his success.

I was honored to receive Justine Madugu, a true son of Adamawa and the champion of Nigeria’s WAFCON 2025 victory, today.

We have given him a 3-bedroom home and $500,000 as a reward for his bravery and patriotism. Our sporting renaissance is inspired by his success. pic. twitter.com/5ZTG00RLEK

Madugu, a native of Adamawa State, was a member of the coaching staff that helped the Super Falcons win the 2024 WAFCON final.

The Nigerian team won the championship for the 10th time in a row on Saturday, defeating Morocco in a fiery comeback, 3-2, to claim the title.

Prior to the Falcons’ arrival in Abuja on Monday, President Bola Tinubu had hosted a presidential reception.

Every member of the technical crew, including Madugu, received $ 50, 000, three-bedroom apartments, and national honors of Officer of the Order of the Niger, while each player received $100, 000.

Following his victory in the opening heats, reigning world champion and Olympic champion Noah Lyles, who won the 100-meter race in Oregon on Friday, pulled out of the semi-finals.

Lyles, who won gold in the 100-meter race last year’s Paris Olympics, clocked 10.05 seconds on Thursday in Eugene’s Hayward Field, which was his fifth-fastest qualifying time.

Due to his reigning 100m world championship title, Lyles is already guaranteed a spot on the team despite the fact that this week’s meeting in Eugene is a qualifying event for the World Championships in Tokyo in September.

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Lyles, 28, is also a qualified Olympic swimmer who is currently the 200-meter champion. Lyles stated after his 100-meter heat on Thursday that he still intends to complete the Eugene 200-meter race.

Everyone knows I started the season with a late start because of injury, but Lyles, who was beaten in his first 100 meters on July 19 at the London Diamond League, said, “I need races.”

The D’Tigresses, who have six titles, defeated Cameroon 83-47 to advance to the semifinals of the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket tournament, keeping their title defense alive.

The victory brings them to 27 after starting their unbeaten run in Africa in 2015. It also brings them to a record-equal fifth title in a row. Only Senegal is currently fourth in the world, surpassing Nigeria’s current four.

With their strong hands, Jessica Thomas and Maria Ewodo’s 4-0 start gave the Indomitable Lionesses the only advantage they had before defending champions Amy Okonkwo, who had already been ranked most valuable in the game, put the game to the side.

Rena Wakama’s team took the lead at 5-4 with a jump shot from Elizabeth Balogun, who then went on an 8-0 run in 2:140 to take the lead 21-9.

Cameroon scored 20 points in the second quarter to match Nigeria at both ends of the floor. They were 41-29 at halftime due to a lackluster first-quarter performance.

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The 2021 bronze medalists’ fate was sealed by a 25-2 run in the third quarter, which left them with a 16-14 lead late in the fourth quarter.

The team effort earned Okonkwo 18 points in just under 19 minutes.

With at least one basket, every player on the scoreboard who had more than ten minutes of playing time was included. Four players had double-digit scores.

Cameroon, a former silver medalist, is competing for fifth place, which would be an improvement on their performance from 2023, while Nigeria is continuing to rewrite the history of women’s basketball in Africa.

The outcome was that “we played as a team, enjoying the game by doing what we do best,” the team said. We’re thrilled to have reached the semifinals once more. We’ll make every effort to reach the championship game. They are familiar with us, just like we are. We just need to “do our thing” and watch what happens in the end. Murjanatu Musa, the forward of Nigeria.

Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles’ forward, has signed a $ 75 million deal with Turkish giant Galatasaray.

The Nigerian, who went on loan from Napoli last season, was signed by Galatasaray on Thursday.

“Agreement has been reached with his club, SSCN Napoli SPA, regarding the transfer of professional footballer Victor James Osimhen.

A net transfer fee of €75, 000 will be paid to the player’s former club, according to the club’s social media profiles.

The 26-year-old will receive €15 million per season from the Turkish champions after agreeing to a four-year deal.

Osimhen will also receive an additional €1 million in image rights and an additional €5 million in loyalty bonuses.

Additionally, SSCN Napoli SPA will receive 10% of the proceeds from the player’s next sale, according to the agreement, the club added.

Additionally, he is prohibited from joining Serie A clubs in the upcoming two years by his most recent contract.

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“Proud To Be Here”

Victor James Osimhen, a professional footballer, is transfering to Konusunda, SSCN Napoli SPA, and Anlaşmaya Varlmiştr.

Transfer bedeli ödenecektir, bu kapsamda, futbolcununun eski kulübüne net 75.000.000 EUR.

Ayra, yaplan anlaşma kapsamnda futbolcunun bir sonraki satşendan elde… pic. twitter.com/jEXl0Fznco

An excited Osimhen said he was “feeling truly great right now” following the agreement.

“I’m so happy to be a member of the Galatasaray family once more. I want to thank both my vice president and president first. He stated on the club’s website, “We have a very positive team right now.”

“I’m so happy to be here,” he said. You recall the last season’s quality. I think we will succeed even more next season with a much stronger sense of belonging and the quality of both my teammates and myself.

One of our main objectives is “We will give our all on the pitch,” not just in the league and cup but also in the Champions League.

The Yellow and Reds won the domestic double last season, scoring 37 goals and adding eight assists in 41 games.

In the Premier League Summer Series pre-season competition in Chicago on Wednesday, Manchester United defeated Bournemouth 4-1 to earn their second straight victory.

At Soldier Field, which was sweltering and windy, Rasmus Hojlund, Patrick Dorgu, Amad Diallo, and teenager Ethan Williams scored, Ruben Amorim’s side came away with a positive result.

United always had the upper hand against the Cherries, who had won their opening match of the tour with a 2-1 victory over West Ham on Saturday. Hojlund gave the Cherries the lead after just eight minutes.

Hojlund, a Danish international team-mate, timed his run and leap flawlessly to send a header past Bournemouth goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic as Dorgu curled in a warm cross from the left flank.

In the 25th minute, Dorgu doubled United’s lead with a clever free-kick from Mason Mount, muscling his way into the area, and sliding a cool finish beneath Petrovic’s advance.

Before Amorim made nine changes with 20 minutes left, Diallo scored United’s third goal in the 53rd minute.

Williams’ low finish, which was a substitute for Williams, was all it took, and United were 4-0 up in the end of the second period, was all substituted for.

Matthijs de Ligt’s 88th-minute own goal was the only thing that left United’s performance a little stale.

West Ham came from behind to defeat Everton 2-1 in the other Premier League game on Wednesday in Chicago.

Before West Ham rallied to equalize through Brazilian international Lucas Paqueta just before half-time, Idrissa Gueye gave Everton a 1-0 lead after 17 minutes. The Hammers won thanks to German international Niclas Fullkrug’s 64th-minute strike.

Everton were soundly defeated by Bournemouth 3-0 on Saturday, which set them up for another disappointing pre-season setback.

Everton manager Moyes later said, “I don’t have the players I need and what I want.”

“We already knew what we would face before we arrived in the US.” Therefore, we never anticipated a victory over us coming here.

“We’re not ready to begin the Premier League season,” he said at the moment. “We’re not ready to perform well enough in this tournament.”

On Sunday, United will face Everton and West Ham will face Bournemouth in the four-team competition in Atlanta.