Onyedum said the practice is fuelled by states’ desperation to amass medals, especially gold, at the national sports meet.
Gonçalo Ramos stole the show to score a hattrick in what was his first senior national team start for Portugal.
The last African team in the competition, Morocco defeated Spain 3-0 in penalty shootout to advance to the quarterfinals.
Amadi Umeh and Joshua Oladiran from Ondo defeated their Rivers counterparts 3-0.
Brazil defeated the Republic of Korea 4-1 at the Stadium 974 on Monday night.
“We are a spiritual force praying for the sporting idol as he wages one of the toughest battles of his life,” fan Marcos Bispo dos Santos told AFP.
Two first half goals from Jordan Henderson and Harry Kane and another in the second half by Bukayo Saka secured England’s spot in the quarterfinals.
With Saturday’s win, Fury extended his unbeaten record, out punching and handing Chisora his 13th defeat in 46 career fights.
This puts Messi one goal behind Gabriel Batistuta, Argentina’s highest World Cup scorer, and ahead of football legend Diego Maradona.
Netherlands defeated the United States of America 3-1 in their round of 16 fixture at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday.
