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AFCON 2021 Qualifiers: Nigeria fight back to beat Lesotho

Daily Dispatch November 17, 2019

The Super Eagles of Nigeria came from a goal down to beat the Crocodiles of Lesotho 4-2 in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Lesotho took the lead on the 13th minute before Iwobi leveled the scores for the Super Eagles. A brace from Victor Osimhen and one from Chukwueze ensured a

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Breaking: Super Eagles Beat Squirrels Of Benin 2-1

Daily Dispatch November 13, 2019

Nigeria’s Super Eagles kick-started their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a winning note by beating the Squirrels of Benin Republic 2-1. The squirrels drew first blood with Stephane Sessegnon’s 3rd-minute goal, which stemmed from a flaw in the Nigerian defense line. However, Victor Osimhen brought the Eagles back into the game which was played […]

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Over 100 golfers for Alake’s 14th Coronation Golf Tournament

Daily Dispatch November 10, 2019

ABIODUN JIMOH, ABEOKUTA The Alake’s 14th Coronation Golf Tournament slated for Abeokuta Golf Club, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta has gathered momentum as over one hundred golfers are anticipated to participate at the event. The one day golf tournament being organised by the Club in honour of His Royal Majesty, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, the Alake and […]

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Ministry/NFF working to meet FIFA’s conditions to host U-20 World Cup – minister’s aide

Daily Dispatch November 8, 2019

The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development with the Nigerian Football Federation are in close contact with world football governing body, FIFA over Nigeria’s bid to host the U-20 Women World Cup. Kola Daniels, the Special Assistant to the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, disclosed in a statement in Lagos. He said […]

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Alleged $8.4m fraud: Court withdraws charges against Amaju Pinnick

Daily Dispatch November 5, 2019

Nigerian court on Tuesday dropped a high-profile corruption case against football federation president Amaju Pinnick and four top officials after the authorities withdrew the charges.The football bosses had been facing a raft of accusations including over the alleged theft of $8.4 million (7.6 million euros) paid by FIFA for Nigeria’s participation at the 2014 World […]

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Edo, ready for unforgettable National Sports Festival in 2020

Daily Dispatch November 2, 2019

By ABIODUN JIMOH The Edo State Government is ensuring that no stone is left unturned, as it prepares to host athletes and sports enthusiasts across the country to an unforgettable championship at the National Sports Festival (NSF) scheduled to hold in 2020. Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, […]