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Brazil emerges first team to qualify for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Daily Dispatch March 29, 2017

Brazil have become the first side to seal their place at the FIFA World Cup finals in Russia next year. Their 3-0 win over Paraguay, along with defeats for Argentina and Uruguay, means they cannot finish lower than fourth in South American qualifying. Liverpool forward Philippe Coutinho, FC

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Wole Soyinka to officiate boxing match between Tinubu, Evander Holyfield in Lagos

Daily Dispatch March 27, 2017

Nigerian multiple award winning writer, Wole Soyinka, is billed to officiate the boxing match between ex-Governor of Lagos State and National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu and America’s five-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Evander Holyfield. The exhibition boxing match which is tagged “Rhumbles in Lagos,” will hold on May 25 at […]

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‎GOLF CLUB TO BE INTRODUCE IN OGUN SCHOOLS

Daily Dispatch March 25, 2017

‎Omooba Risawe Abeokuta Golf Club has disclosed on Saturday its plan for establishment of clubs in secondary schools and tertiary institutions Venerabe Olukunmi Adekunle,president of the club made this known at a press conference to herald the second edition of Olusegun Obasanjo Professional/Amateur Open Golf Tournament in Abeokuta. Adekunle explained that, the project was

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Cocaine Worth $85m Haul With Lionel Messi Photos Seized By Police

Daily Dispatch March 24, 2017

Peru law enforcement on Wednesday seized 1,417 kilos of cocaine, much of it adorned with logos that bear the photo and name of Barcelona star Lionel Messi. The haul was found wrapped in containers of squid fillets and destined for Belgium. The drugs were worth an estimated $85 million in street value, Peru officials said […]

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Eagle, Senegal Match: We’ve Learnt Some Lessons- Rohr

Daily Dispatch March 24, 2017

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has said that his team will benefit from last night international friendly against Terenga Lions of Senegal. According to Rohr, the game will help his team learn about the physicality of West African teams ahead of their crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cameroon in August in Uyo. Nigeria […]

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International Friendly: Iheanacho rescues Eagles

Daily Dispatch March 24, 2017

A spot kick from Kelechi Iheanacho was all the Super Eagles needed to force the Teranga Lions of Senegal to a one-all draw at The Hive ground in London on Thursday. The Senegalese broke the deadlock through Moussa Sow in the 54th minute before the Eagles rallied for an equalizer late in the second half. […]