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Why I chose Nigeria over England – Ola Aina

Daily Dispatch September 8, 2017

Ola Aina has admitted he chose to represent Nigeria, because the chance to play for his country of birth was “too appealing”. Aina, who is currently on-loan at Hull City from Chelsea FC, had represented England at the U-16, U-17, U-18, U-19 and U-20 levels. The defender was recently invited by

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I will maintain the same squad – Gernot Rohr

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2017

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has disclosed that he will maintain the same squad he used for their 2018 World Cup qualifiers home and away against Cameroon, for their next home game against Zambia. Nigeria need a win or a draw against Chipolopolo, to clinch the sole ticket from Group B, after […]

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Lobi, Nasarawa FC To Play Charity Match To Raise Fund For Benue Flood Victims

Daily Dispatch September 6, 2017

Lobi Stars FC Club of Makurdi would take on Nasarawa United FC of Lafia in a Charity Match to raise funds for the Benue Flood victims as part of their support to the state government’s efforts. Vice chairman of Lobi Stars FC, Mike Idoko told the News Agency of Nigeria, that the teams condoled with […]

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It will take 20 years to break my record–Usain Bolt

Daily Dispatch September 6, 2017

Usain Bolt is feeling no pressure in retirement, confident his best times can remain world records for decades. The only sprinter to capture the 100- and 200-metre track titles at three consecutive Olympics, Bolt retired last month after the world championships in London. He holds the world record of 9.58 seconds in the 100 and […]

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Floyd Mayweather wins big again, with a £78,000 jackpot in Las Vegas

Daily Dispatch September 6, 2017

One week after his victory over Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather has enjoyed another big win. The American took his record to 50-0 with victory over McGregor in Las Vegas last month. Mayweather pocketed around $300m (£230m) from the fight and he has netted another hefty windfall — this time in the casino. He took to […]

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Breaking: World Cup Qualifier: Algeria lost 0-1 to Zambia

Daily Dispatch September 5, 2017