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Aubameyang close to Arsenal move – reports

Daily Dispatch January 29, 2018

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is closing on a switch from Borussia Dortmund to Arsenal as Arsene Wenger looks to boost his forward options, reports in Germany and Britain said on Monday. German magazine Kicker reported the clubs had agreed on a 63-million-euro ($78 million, £55 million) fee for the

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CHAN: Coach’s belief in us gave us confidence to beat Angola – Ikechukwu Ezenwa

Daily Dispatch January 29, 2018

Ikechukwu Ezenwa, captain of the home-based Super Eagles, says Yusuf Salisu’s belief in his players gave the team the confidence to defeat Angola. Ezenwa, who was named man of the match for his impressive performance between the sticks, said the coach’s body language on the touchline was pivotal to the eventual outcome. “For the victory, […]

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Buhari congratulates Super Eagles on victory over Angola

Daily Dispatch January 28, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday congratulated the Super Eagles for their victory over Angola in the quarter finals of CHAN in Morocco. The congratulatory message was contained in a statement made available to journalists by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. “President Muhammadu Buhari extends his congratulations to the Super Eagles […]

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MFM FC team bus involved in road mishap

Daily Dispatch January 28, 2018

The team bus of MFM FC, Nigeria Professional Football League side, was involved in a road accident on Sunday. The Olukoya Boys were their way back to Lagos from Jos after playing Plateau United on Saturday. The accident took place at about 4.40pm Sunday evening along Akungba Road in Ondo state. An eyewitness told TheCable […]

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Updated: Breaking: CHAN: Nigeria beat Angola 2-1 advance to quarter final

Daily Dispatch January 28, 2018

The home-based Super Eagles rallied from a goal down to defeat Angola and seal their place in the semi-finals of the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Sunday. Okechukwu Gabriel scored an extra-time winner as Nigeria sealed their place in the semi-finals of the 2018 CHAN with a 2-1 win over Angola at the Stade […]

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CHAN preview: Pacy Eagles lock horns with resilient Palancas Negras

Daily Dispatch January 28, 2018

The home-based Super Eagles will this evening evening square up against Angola in the fight for a semi-final place in the African Nations Championship. Nigeria have always had it tough against the Angolans. Many are yet to forget the Palancas Negras team that truncated the country’s dream of playing at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. […]