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General News of Sunday, 12 July 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Buhari celebrates Kamaru Usman on UFC welterweight defense

Kamaru Usman and team Kamaru Usman and team

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has celebrated Kamaru Usman for defending his UFC welterweight title.

Usman retained his title last night after a match against Jorge Masvidal.

Reacting to the victory by the Nigerian Nightmare, Buhari stated that it lifted spirits in this time of COVID-19.

This is contained in a statement issued by his Senior Special Adviser, Garba Shehu.

“As the first African-born and Nigerian UFC Champion, President Buhari commends the courageous fighter for finishing strong inside the octagon, proudly flying the green and white colours in distant lands, and reminding the world that good things and great people still come out of Nigeria.

“While the global COVID-19 pandemic may have brought gloom to many families and nations, the President is delighted and gratified that our welterweight champion has lifted our spirits with another professional performance proving that things will surely get better at the fullness of time when we remain committed to our vision", the statement read.