March 2025 Archive – Sports Records, CHAN Draw, US Travel Ban & Boxing Rematch
Welcome to the March 2025 roundup from Russ Africa Daily. We’ve pulled together the biggest headlines that mattered to fans, travelers, and anyone keeping an eye on Africa’s sporting pulse.
Sports Highlights
First up, a teenage prodigy lit up La Liga. Sixteen‑year‑old Lamine Yamal scored twice for Barcelona in a 3‑3 thriller against Granada. Those goals made him the youngest player ever to grab a brace and the youngest to find the net in three straight away games. Barcelona fans are already buzzing about how Yamal could tilt the title race in Spain’s top league.
On the African football front, Nigeria’s Super Eagles B team landed a tough group draw for CHAN 2025. They’ll face defending champions Senegal, plus Congo and Sudan, in Group D. The tournament has been pushed to August 2025 and will be staged across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. After a dramatic qualifying round, the Super Eagles B side is eyeing a strong showing against seasoned opponents.
Boxing fans got their fix when Dmitry Bivol took on Artur Beterbiev in Riyadh. Bivol edged out a majority decision – 116‑112, 115‑113, and a 114‑114 draw – to reclaim his undisputed light‑heavyweight titles. The fight was a tactical masterclass, with Bivol using movement and stamina to neutralize Beterbiev’s power. Talk of a trilogy is already heating up, promising another blockbuster bout.
Political & Travel Updates
Across the Atlantic, a new U.S. travel ban is stirring controversy. The Trump administration is drafting restrictions that could hit 41 nations, including Pakistan. Countries are being sorted into red, orange, and yellow tiers, each facing different entry hurdles. The move is framed as a security measure, but critics argue it could damage diplomatic ties and hurt travelers.
That’s the gist of March’s biggest stories. Whether you’re tracking a young football star, following Nigeria’s CHAN journey, watching a heavyweight boxing saga, or keeping tabs on international travel rules, we’ve got the details you need. Stay tuned for more updates as the month rolls into April.
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Young Star Lamine Yamal Shatters La Liga Records in Thrilling Barcelona-Granada Clash
Barcelona's 16-year-old sensation, Lamine Yamal, set new La Liga records by scoring twice in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Granada. His dual feats make him the youngest to score a brace and to net in three straight away games, adding spark to Barcelona's title ambitions.
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Super Eagles B Team Drawn Against Defending Champions Senegal in CHAN 2025 Group D
Nigeria's Super Eagles B team finds itself in Group D with defending champions Senegal, alongside Congo and Sudan, for the rescheduled CHAN 2025. Now set for August 2025, the tournament will unfold across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. After a dramatic qualifying round, Nigeria aims to build on past successes against strong competitors.
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Trump Administration's New Travel Ban May Affect Pakistan and 40 Other Nations
Reports suggest the Trump administration is drafting a new travel ban affecting 41 countries, including Pakistan. Nations are divided into red, orange, and yellow categories, each facing different restrictions. The plan follows an executive order emphasizing heightened security vetting and could provoke international criticism.
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Bivol Triumphs in Epic Rematch Against Beterbiev, Reclaims Undisputed Titles
Dmitry Bivol staged an impressive comeback to defeat Artur Beterbiev in a thrilling light heavyweight rematch, securing a majority decision with scores of 116-112, 115-113, and 114-114. The victory in Riyadh saw Bivol reclaim his undisputed titles with smart tactics and endurance against the hard-hitting Beterbiev, who showed intensity in the final round. Fans are eagerly anticipating a possible trilogy fight.
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