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Russia 2018: Rep. Chinda calls for early prepapration

Daily Dispatch October 12, 2017

Following the qualification of Nigeria national team Super Eagles for the 2018 Mundial in Russia, a member of the House of Representatives, representing Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency in Rivers State, Rep. Kingsley Chinda has called on all stakeholders in the Sports sector to start early

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Japan’s Osaka Eclipses Venus Williams

Daily Dispatch October 12, 2017

Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka handed out a comprehensive defeat to Venus Williams in the second round of the WTA Hong Kong Open on Wednesday. Osaka knocked out the 37 year-old Venus 7-5, 6-2. Japan’s top-ranked player reeled off eight consecutive games at one stage to power into the quarter-finals. It all seemed to be going […]

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CAF Emergency Committee to meet in Lagos

Daily Dispatch October 10, 2017

The Emergency Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the most powerful panel in African football will hold a meeting in Lagos on Saturday, 14th October 2017. CAF top guns confirmed to thenff.com that the meeting, which will hold in Ikoyi, would deliberate on recent happenings in the African game as well as to discuss on […]

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Breaking: FIFA, CAF Probe Nigeria, Zambia Match

Daily Dispatch October 9, 2017

Fifa and the Confederation of Africa Football have launched an investigation into the behavior of the Copper Bullets fans during Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Zambia on Saturday evening. Photographs show the Zambian fans displaying a banner: “H.E. E.C. LUNGU GOD BLESS YOU,” in the stands at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State […]

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World cup qualification: Why I Am Not Surprised Super Eagles Qualified – Jonathan

Daily Dispatch October 8, 2017

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria after qualifying for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria became the first African nation to book a spot at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia after a 1-0 win over Zambia on Sunday in Uyo. Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi scored the winner […]

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VIDEO: Excitements As Players Pour Water On Mikel In The Dressing Room

Daily Dispatch October 8, 2017

The Super Eagles, led by Ogenyi Onazi, Ahmed Musa and Ikechukwu Ezenwa, celebrated their victory over Zambia yesterday by pouring water on John Mikel Obi while singing at the dressing room.. See video: