Categories: EPLNewsNigeria

Buhari, Musa, Congratulate Anthony Joshua On His Latest Win

Following his victory over Andy Ruiz which saw him became a two-time world heavyweight champions, a couple of notable personalities have congratulated Anthony Joshua.

The British Nigerian lost his titles to the Mexican in a stunning defeat back in June but gained his revenge six months later as he won in a unanimous decision.

The 30-year-old was declared the winner by all the judges with a 118-110, 118-110, and 119-109 scorecard. After the bout, the two-time heavyweight champion has been receiving congratulatory messages from different people around the globe.

Among the many people to send in congratulatory messages to Joshua is President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.

Buhari praised Joshua for the way he came back from the first loss, while also saying he is an inspiration to Nigerians.

Also, Super Eagles star, Ahmed Musa congratulated Joshua on his victory. Musa who plays his football in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr attended the event.

The former CSKA forward took to his Instagram to congratulate the Watford born boxer. He was not the only sports star to express his delight at Joshua’s victory.

 

Joba Ogunwale

Oluwajoba Ogunwale has many years of experience as a sports content writer. The most recent of these was at Opera News, after which he took up the role of Editor-in-Chief at Soccernet.

Share
Published by
Joba Ogunwale

Recent Posts

Ex-Inter Milan coach endorses Lazio and Nigeria star Fisayo Dele-Bashiru as a winger

Former Atalanta and Sassuolo manager Angelo Gregucci believes Nigerian star Fisayo Dele-Bashiru possesses the versatility… Read More

34 minutes ago

“Everyone has to be serious now” – AFCON winner fancies new Super Eagles chance with Eric Chelle

Nigeria’s Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has hailed the appointment of Eric Chelle as head… Read More

3 hours ago

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro: Juventus and Inter Milan back Sampdoria loanee after racist attack

Juventus and Inter Milan have shown their support for Ebenezer Akinsanmiro after the midfielder was… Read More

4 hours ago

“There is another question mark” – Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso on Boniface’s injury return date

Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso, has raised uncertainty over the return of Super Eagles forward,… Read More

4 hours ago

Nottingham Forest unwilling to sell Super Eagles star despite exit links

English Premier League high-flyers Nottingham Forest are unwilling to sell Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi… Read More

11 hours ago

Footballer turned Golfer: Odemwingie hungry to raise Olympic-level competitors in Nigeria

Former Super Eagles and LOSC Lille striker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie, is putting in the underground… Read More

16 hours ago