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ABU begins the construction of N250m golf course on campus

Daily Dispatch June 3, 2017

The Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria on Saturday began the construction of its N250m Lakeview Golf Course on the campus. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, which was held in the main campus in Samaru, the Chancellor of the institution, Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Ugochukwu-Achebe, said sports

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Ex-Eagles Coach, Chukwu heads APC’s National Unity Cup football championship

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2017

Former Super Eagles chief coach, Christian Chukwu has been chosen to head the All Progressives Congress (APC) talent hunt football competition tagged National Unity Cup Football Competition involving non-league players in the six geo-political zone. Inaugurating the committee at the headquarters of the ruling party in Abuja on Thursday, APC National Youth Leader, Dasuki

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FIFA ranking: Eagles move to 38th spot

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2017

Nigeria’s Super Eagles has moved to two places up to the 38th position in the latest World football governing body, FIFA rankings. The three-time African champions with 730 points were also ranked as fourth best team on the continent behind Egypt, Senegal, and Cameroon. The Gernot Rohr-side will aim to improve their ranking with a […]

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Evander Holyfield Vs Bola Tinubu Charity Bout: ACI Entertainment Stages First Successful Edition Of Rhumbles In Lagos

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2017

The first edition of Rhumbles, the first boxing and entertainment concert in Lagos put together by ACI Entertainment held amidst pomp and pageantry on Thursday May 25 in Lagos. The event which was part of the lineup of activities to celebrate Lagos at 50 had eminent personalities in attendance. Among the top dignitaries present at […]

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AFCON qualifier: NFF names 23-man list for South Africa

Daily Dispatch May 31, 2017

Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has unveiled the list of invited players to prosecute the African Nations Cup qualifiers against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio’s International Stadium in Uyo. The list comprises of Arsenal bound Henry Onyekuru and recalled Victor Osimhen. The Rohr led side will tomorrow square-up against the Hawks […]

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Super Eagles hold Corsica to draw in friendly match

Daily Dispatch May 27, 2017

Jean-Jacques Mandrichi’s early goal gave the hosts hope of a victory, but the Manchester City man levelled proceedings from the penalty spot A second-rate Nigeria performance was rescued by Kelechi Iheanacho, who netted the side’s only goal to earn a 1-1 draw against Corsica in Friday’s friendly game. Jean-Michel Cavalli’s men were on course for […]