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Libya begins mass arrest of Nigerians after CAF verdict

Daily Dispatch November 3, 2024

Following the verdict delivered by the Confederation of African Football in response to the complaint lodged by the Nigeria Football Federation over the recent inhumane treatment meted out to the Super Eagles in Libya, members of the Nigerian community have reported mass arrests and fines in

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Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim

Daily Dispatch November 1, 2024

Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Ruben Amorim – and agreed an early release fee that will see the Portuguese start at Old Trafford on November 11. Amorim will replace Erik ten Hag on a two-and-a-half year deal, which the club can extend for a further 12 months, should they wish to do so. Earlier this week Mail Sport […]

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Man U shows Hag way out

Daily Dispatch October 28, 2024

Erik ten Hag has been sacked as Manchester United manager. The Dutchman was informed on Monday morning and leaves Old Trafford after two and a half years in charge with his final game proving to be the Premier League defeat to West Ham United on Sunday. That result left the club 14th in the table, […]

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Gov. Abiodun Promises State-of-the-Art Facilities for National Sports Festival

Daily Dispatch October 25, 2024

…as Ogun speeds up preparation The Ogun State Government has stated that preparations are in top gear for the 2024 National Sports Festival Games to be hosted by the State in January 2025. Speaking after inspecting the ongoing renovation of facilities at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, and the Ijeja Sports Centre, all in Abeokuta, […]

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Breaking: Delists Nigeria, Libya AFCON Qualifier Amidst Controversy

Daily Dispatch October 15, 2024

The Confederation of African Football has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The game was earlier scheduled to take place in Libya by 8 pm after the first leg took place in Godswill Akpabio […]

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Akpabio condemns maltreatment of Super Eagles in Libya

Daily Dispatch October 15, 2024

…Calls for probe, stiffer penalties The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has condemned in strong terms the ill-treatment of members of the nation’s senior team, the Super Eagles, and its delegation to a return leg of the 2025 African Cup of Nation (AFCON) qualifier in Libya. Akpabio, in a statement by his […]