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Javier Mascherano hails Alex Iwobi for brace against Argentina

Daily Dispatch November 15, 2017

Argentina defender Javier Mascherano has praised the Nigerian national team after their 4-2 win over his team in a high profile friendly game in Russia. Speaking after the game Mascherano lamented the fact that they threw away a two goal lead but admitted that Nigeria deserve to win on the

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Kwesé gets exclusive right to air Nigeria/Argentina friendly

Daily Dispatch November 13, 2017

Kwesé Free Sports will on Tuesday 14 November air the international friendly match between Nigeria and Argentina. Kwese TV’s General Manager, Lizzie Amkpa, disclosed this Monday when she led some top officials of the company on a visit to Daily Trust Corporate headquarters in Abuja. Lizzie Amkpa said the Nigerian versus Argentina match which kicks-off […]

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Why we remove Tinubu- Lagos State Govt.

Daily Dispatch November 11, 2017

The Lagos State government have given explanations on the removal of Deji Tinubu as the chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission. Steve Ayorinde, who is Commissioner for Information, said although Mr. Tinubu had been relieved of his position as the chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission, he was not sacked by Governor Akinwunmi […]

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Take Algeria match very serious, Onigbinde tells Super Eagles

Daily Dispatch November 9, 2017

Akinade Onigbinde, the coach of FRSC Football Club of Abuja, on Thursday called on the Super Eagles to see Friday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Algeria as an all-important match. Onigbinde said this in Abuja that this would help them get a good result which would then elevate the team in the FIFA ranking. […]

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Asisat Oshoala wins best striker award in Chinese women’s league

Daily Dispatch November 9, 2017

Asisat Oshoala has won the best striker award in the Chinese women’s league. Oshoala, who ended the season on a high, not only won the league’s golden boot but also the Super Cup and league titles with Dalian Quanjian. The Super Falcons striker scored twice and registered two assists as Dalian trounced Shanghai 5–3 to […]

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Emefiele lauds CBN football tourney as Unity Bank wins competition

Daily Dispatch October 30, 2017

The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele says the apex bank will continue to provide suitable platform for the discovery of talents for the country’s sports. Emefiele spoke in Lafia at the finals of the 31st edition of the CBN sponsored Financial Institutions Football Competition. He said that the apex bank would […]