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FIFA confirms nine World Cup slots for Africa

Daily Dispatch May 11, 2017

Africa could have as many as 10 teams competing at the 2026 World Cup after the allocation for places at the expanded 48-nation competition was ratified by the FIFA Council during their meeting in Bahrain, ESPN reports. Africa is guaranteed nine places, up from the current five, while a 10th

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FIFA to investigate Pogba’s world-record Man Utd transfer

Daily Dispatch May 9, 2017

FIFA are to investigate the world-record transfer of Paul Pogba to Manchester United, a source at world football’s governing body told AFP on Tuesday. French midfielder Pogba was transferred for more than £89.3 million ($111 million, 105.2 million euros) in August 2016 from Italian club Juventus. Confirmation of the investigation came after French media reports […]

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Governor Abubakar dissolves Wikki Tourists management

Daily Dispatch May 8, 2017

Bauchi governor, Mohammed Abubakar, has approved the immediate dissolution of the management and coaching crew of Wikki Tourists Football Club (Wikki Tourists). In a statement issued on Monday and signed by Press Secretary to the governor, Abubakar Al-Sadique, he stated that local coaches of the club were directed to oversee the club affairs until a […]

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PHOTO NEWS: Ambassador Aisha Emeje Audu bags ‘NAPS Distinguished Award’

Daily Dispatch May 7, 2017

The National Association of Polytechnic Students presented  Ambassador Aisha Emeje Audu the NAPS DISTINGUISHED AWARD  at the NIPOGA closing ceremony. Also Fashanu was given an award along with  the President of NIPOGA the Rector of Host institution Alh. Shettima.

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NIPOGA 2017: LASPOTECH clinches top position with 47 medals

Daily Dispatch May 7, 2017

he Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu has emerged the overall winners of the 19th Nigeria Polytechnic Games, tagged: “Nasarawa 2017.” The Games was held at the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Nasarawa State. The games, which was promoted by A3 Foundation, saw the participation of no fewer than 4,000 athletes from 41 polytechnics. The News Agency of Nigeria […]

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NIPOGA 2017: Organizers, athletes hail Games’ standard, facilities in Nasarawa

Daily Dispatch May 5, 2017

As competition continue at the 19th Nigeria Polytechnic Games Association (NIPOGA) Games in Nasarawa, the organisers and athletes alike have praised the standard and quality of facilities for the Games. No fewer than 4,000 athletes from over 81 Nigerian polytechnics are taking part in about 12 sporting events at the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa. The Chairman, […]