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Nigeria’s golden girl, Oluwatobiloba Amusan has been nominated for the Women’s World Athlete of the year award. The World Athletics released nominees for the award on its official Twitter handle on Wednesday afternoon. Amusan is the first Nigerian athlete in history to be nominated for the prestigious award. Nine other athletes were also nominated for […]
Amusan nominated for Women’s World Athlete of the year award

Nigeria’s golden girl, Oluwatobiloba Amusan has been nominated for the Women’s World Athlete of the year award.

The World Athletics released nominees for the award on its official Twitter handle on Wednesday afternoon.

Amusan is the first Nigerian athlete in history to be nominated for the prestigious award.

Nine other athletes were also nominated for the award by the World Athletics.

The other nominees are; Shanuae Miller-Uibo, Kimberly Garcia, Yaroslava Mahuchikh, Shericka Jackson and Yulimar Rojas.

Faith Kipyegon, Shelly-Ann Fraser- Pryce, Chase Ealey and Sydney McLaughlin will also vie for the individual price.

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Tunde Onakoya To Attempt GWR For Longest Chess Marathon

Tunde Onakoya, the founder of Chess in Slums Africa, has announced his intention to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon without losing a game.

Lifestyle Nigeria reports that on Friday, he made this announcement through a post on his X page.

Onakoya plans to play several chess games for 58 hours without losing a single game.

This feat will take place at Times Square, New York City, on April 17, with the aim of empowering illiterate children across Africa.

The current Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon was achieved by two Norwegians, Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, on November 11, 2018, with a record of 56 hours, 9 minutes and 37 seconds.

“On the 17th of April 2024, I will attempt to break the Guinness World record for the longest Chess marathon in the heart of Times Square New York City for 58 hours without losing a game,” Onakoya wrote.

“Doing this for the dreams of millions of children across Africa without access to education. You guys have been rock solid for me through the years.

“So I need all of us to come together now more than ever to show the world that the Nigerian spirit is unwavering and we can do great things from a small place against all odds.”

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Meaning of 1×2 Betting | FANSPORT Betting GUIDES

“Outcome 1×2” bets are popular due to their simplicity and the wide availability of such markets across various sporting events. Today we explore this betting market

“Outcome 1×2” in sports betting

In the realm of sports wagering, the concept of “Outcome 1×2” holds significance, encapsulating the endeavor to anticipate the culmination of an event. In simpler terms, it entails predicting the triumph of one party over another or foreseeing a stalemate. This betting avenue transcends the specifics of scores and totals, extending its availability across diverse sporting events.

At the forefront of bookmakers’ offerings lies the domain of outcome betting, prominently displayed for clientele perusal. Team probabilities are assessed and encapsulated in coefficients, typically arrayed from left to right: denoting the odds for Team A’s victory (typically the host team in team sports), the prospect of a draw, and the likelihood of Team B’s triumph (usually the visiting team in team sports).

The essence of “1×2” finds its clearest manifestation in football. Consider, for instance, a UEFA Champions League encounter featuring “PSG” versus “Real Madrid.” Here, the likelihood of “PSG’s” home victory is appraised at a coefficient of 1.99, while betting on “Real Madrid’s” away conquest stands at 3.7, with the prospect of a draw valued at 3.85. Such delineations epitomize the conventional outcome 1×2 framework, encapsulating the trifecta of potential event outcomes in team sports.

Within the scope of these matches, bets may be designated as follows:

  1. “1” or “Win 1” or “Victory of Team 1” or “Outcome 1×2”: Placing faith in “Arsenal” emerging victorious.
  2. “2” or “Win 2” or “Victory of Team 2” or “Outcome 1×2”: Banking on “West Ham” securing triumph.
  3. “X” or “Draw” or “Winner of Main Match Time (No)”: Wagering on a deadlock.

Distinguishing between outcome 1×2 and outcome 1-2 entails recognizing:

  1. The former entails selecting among three potential match outcomes – victory for Team 1, victory for Team 2, or a draw. This is often abbreviated as “1,” “2,” and “X,” typical in football listings.
  2. The latter involves choosing between two plausible outcomes – victory for Team 1 or victory for Team 2 (1/2). This scenario arises in sports listings where a draw is precluded, such as tennis, where matches invariably culminate in one athlete’s triumph.

The dichotomy between outcome bets and “Double Chance” bets necessitates elucidation.

While both share similar nomenclature, a crucial distinction emerges. “Double Chance” encompasses composite bets, spanning multiple potential match outcomes. Notably, it encompasses the safeguard against defeat for one of the teams, encompassing either the team’s victory or a draw. Hence, the designations of double chance:

  1. “1x” – Victory for Team 1 or Draw.
  2. “x2” – Victory for Team 2 or Draw.
  3. “12” – Exclusion of a Draw (Mandating Victory for One Side).

Given the dual inclinations encapsulated within double chance, the coefficients therein are markedly lower than those of singular outcome options. For instance, in the aforementioned “PSG” versus “Arsenal” clash, double chance bets are valued as follows:

  1. “1x” (Ensuring “PSG” does not lose, hence either their victory or a draw) – 1.28.
  2. “x2” (Safeguarding “Real Madrid” from loss, thereby their victory or a draw) – 1.82.
  3. “12” (Excluding the prospect of a draw) – 1.26.

Illustrative of betting strategies in the realm of outcome 1×2 are:

  1. The Draw Betting Strategy: Characterized by elevated coefficients for draws vis-a-vis team victories, this approach capitalizes on series of stalemates for specific teams, warranting wagers on draw outcomes. Such a strategy may harmonize with a flat strategy.
  2. The Accumulator Betting Strategy: Despite modest coefficients for outcomes in fixtures featuring favorites and underdogs, amalgamating these selections can yield favorable outcomes. For instance, backing “Manchester City” against “Newcastle” at 1.30 and “Chelsea” against “Wolverhampton” at 1.55 culminates in an accumulator bet with a coefficient of 2.0, contingent upon both favorites securing victories. This tactic mandates meticulous fixture selection.
  3. The Utilization of Statistical Analysis: Success in outcome betting hinges upon exhaustive scrutiny of team metrics throughout the ongoing season. Favorable statistics, such as a team’s win rate exceeding 50% in the current tournament, coupled with the opponent’s inferior track record, can justify backing such a team at odds approximating 2.0. Additionally, recent encounters between teams, head-to-head clashes, tournament dynamics, and other variables merit consideration.

In summation, outcome bets represent the elemental bedrock of sports wagering, warranting familiarity prior to engaging with bookmakers’ platforms. Their straightforward calculation and universal accessibility render them appealing to a broad spectrum of enthusiasts. Moreover, outcome bets inject an element of excitement into the wagering landscape, epitomizing the thrill of backing one’s preferred team while partaking in the spectacle of a riveting contest.

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Drake Loses $615k Bet On Joshua Vs Ngannou Fight

Canadian International rapper, Drake, has lost a massive $615,000 bet after Anthony Joshua knocked out Francis Ngannou in their much-hyped heavyweight showdown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Lifestyle Nigeria reports that Joshua secured a brutal knockout, against Ngannou in the second round of the ‘Knockout Chaos’ clash on Friday night.

The superstar recording artiste, known for placing massive bets on sporting events, posted earlier on Instagram that he was betting $615,000 on Ngannou to beat Joshua outright.

“Betting on a scary man,” Drake said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Drake joined several fans of combat sports to believe that Ngannou could get the job done against Joshua, and if the bet had clicked, it would have paid out $1.9million .

Although Drake has recorded some big wins and losses in betting, he has gained notoriety with the “the Drake Curse”, assertion by fans accusing him of ‘cursing’ athletes and teams after being pictured with them.

The ‘curse’ has affected numerous victims such as quarterback Johny Manziel,UFC fighter Kamaru Usman, Tennis star Serena Williams, and even the entire Kentucky Wildcats Basketball team in the United States.

In January, the rapper lost over half-a-million pounds when he incorrectly backed Sean Strickland to defend his UFC middleweight championship against Dricus Du Plessis.

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