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Samson Siasia reacts to FIFA ban

Daily Dispatch August 16, 2019

Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has reacted to the life ban and $50,000 fine slammed on him today by FIFA. According to FIFA, he was banned for agreeing to ‘the manipulation of matches.’ FIFA did not state when he committed the infractions but said the ex-Nigeria international has been

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150 golfers storm Ogunu for Captains Inaugural tourney

Daily Dispatch August 16, 2019

ABIODUN JIMOH, BENIN CITY No fewer than 150 amateur golfers across the country will tee-off at the Ogunu Golf Resort Captains’ Inaugural Golf Tournament billed for tomorrow at the club course, Warri, Delta State capital. The golfers are coming from Benin club golf section (BCGS), UBTH golf club, Benin City; Ibori golf and country club […]

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Imo gov appoints Nwankwo Kanu SSA on sports

Daily Dispatch August 15, 2019

The Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has announced a former Super Eagles captain, Kanu Nwankwo, as his Senior Special Assistant on sports matters. Ihedioha, made the announcement on Wednesday at the Government House in Owerri, the state capital when the former Arsenal player visited him, according to a statement issued by the governor’s aide […]

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We’ll return 3SC to Nigerian Premier League next season-Gov Makinde

Daily Dispatch August 14, 2019

Ene Ikpa … says team will regain lost glory …stakeholders commend govt for uncommon support Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said on Wednesday that his government would transform the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) and return it to the Nigerian Premier League. Governor Makinde, who spoke at the Stakeholders Forum he hosted in the […]

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Oyegun @ 80 Golf Tourney: Chief Osawaru wins first title, Awiaka adds to trophy gallery

Daily Dispatch August 14, 2019

ABIODUN JIMOH, BENIN CITY Chief Lucky Osawaru has won his first major title by proving the bookmakers wrong at the Chief John Odigie-Oyegun @ 80 golf tournament held over the weekend at Benin club golf section (BCGS), course, GRA, Benin-City. Also, Princess Nkiruka Awiaka, ex-lady captain continued her dominance in the ladies section with 74 […]

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FEDUGA games: Lokoja to host 15,000 athletes and officials

Daily Dispatch August 13, 2019

ABIODUN JIMOH, BENIN CITY No fewer than 15,000 athletes and officials from different parastatals, department and agencies are anticipated to partake at the 2nd Federal Ministry of Education Games (FEDUGA) slated for Lokoja, Kogi State capital. Okeyinka Mathew, the FEDUGA games consultant revealed that the city of Lokoja will come alive for the games from […]