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Nigeria vs Algeria: Lawan departs for Egypt, says Eagles need physical presence

Daily Dispatch July 14, 2019

The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan departed Abuja on Sunday, leading a presidential delegation to cheer Super Eagles in their match against Algeria in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. Mr Mohammed Isa, the Special Assistant to Lawan on Media and Publicity disclosed

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“I have no doubt that the Super Eagles will be victorious today” – Gbajabiamila

Daily Dispatch July 14, 2019

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed optimism  that the Nigerian Super Eagles would triumph over their Algerian counterparts at the semi-final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) holding in Egypt. In a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker,  Mr.Lanre Lasisi, the […]

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AFCON semi-finals: Algeria’s coach Belmadi attacks Nigerian journalist

Daily Dispatch July 14, 2019

Algeria’s national team coach, Djamel Belmadi, has lambasted Nigerian journalist, Chisom Mbonu-Ezeoke, for trying to compel him to speak on a matter that concerns referee. The match in question is the encounter between Algeria and Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. A video on social media had shown Algerian star […]

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Breaking: Senegal beat Benin 1-0, advance to semi final

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2019

Senegal reached the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals for the first time since 2006 when Idrissa Gueye scored to deliver a 1-0 last-eight win over Benin in Cairo Wednesday. Everton midfielder Gueye struck on 70 minutes, side-footing the ball into the net from close range after being set up by Liverpool star Sadio Mane. This […]

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SWAN inaugurates 7-Man Credential Committee

Daily Dispatch July 9, 2019

ABIODUN JIMOH, BENIN CITY A-Seven Man Electoral Committee to plan and conduct election into various offices of the National Body of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) have been inaugurated. The committee were inaugurated at a special delegate conference of the Association held at Hotel Reno in Abuja, on Tuesday. The National President of the […]

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Tanzania FF terminates Amuneke’s contract

Daily Dispatch July 8, 2019

Emmanuel Amuneke’s contract as Tanzania’s coach has been terminated by the Tanzania Football Federation(TFF) . This followed the country’s poor outing at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Taifa Stars did not make it beyond the group stages. They lost 2-0 to Senegal, 3-2 to Kenya and 3-0 to Algeria, to finish […]