Deliberate Defeat

Deliberate Defeat

By Batton Ryan
Michael Caine
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Length42m

About this audiobook

Tunde, a gifted footballer burdened by expectations and corruption, begins deliberately missing crucial chances after being pressured by a betting syndicate. What starts as rebellion and protection for his father turns into manipulation, guilt, and suspicion from teammates. When he finally chooses to win honestly in a major final, he sparks retaliation and an investigation into match fixing. Confronted by his father and exposed by mounting evidence, Tunde confesses and helps uncover the corruption network, sacrificing his career in the process. In the end, he realizes deliberate defeat was never control but fear, and true freedom lies in accepting responsibility and choosing integrity.

Audiobook details

GenreGeneral Fiction
Length42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 28, 2026
LanguageEnglish

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