Sport

We’ll use football to promote unity, national devt, says President Buhari

Daily Dispatch September 16, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared his administration’s commitment to use football for the development of the girl-child, inspiring young people to have rewarding careers in the game. The president stated this when he received the FIFA delegation led by its president Gianni Infantino and

Sport TOP STORIES

Buhari receives No. 10 jersey from FIFA president

Daily Dispatch September 16, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday welcomed the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, to the State House in Abuja. During the visit to the State House, the Nigerian president was presented with a number 10 jersey and a football. The FIFA President came in company with his African counterpart, Patrice Motsepe, and the Minister of Sports, Sunday […]

Sport

Makinde hails 3SC’s return to Premier League

Daily Dispatch September 11, 2021

…says feat is another promise kept, to be adequately rewarded Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has praised the resounding success recorded by the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) by securing the long-awaited promotion to the elite Nigerian Premier Football League.He maintained that the promotion is in line with his campaign promise to get the Oluyole […]

Sport

Ronaldo to make second Man Utd debut against Newcastle

Daily Dispatch September 10, 2021

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo will make his first Manchester United appearance since his blockbuster move from Juventus when Newcastle visit Old Trafford on Saturday. Portugal superstar Ronaldo returned to United in a shock transfer just before the transfer deadline. The 36-year-old striker, who left United to join Real Madrid in 2009, has […]

Sport

FIFA endorses Aisha Buhari cup as ranking tournament

Daily Dispatch September 10, 2021

World football governing body, FIFA, has endorsed the maiden edition of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament as a ranking tournament. With this endorsement, the women’s football competition scheduled for 15th – 21st September in Lagos has gone beyond attaining bragging rights and will become more competitive. The information from FIFA was contained in a letter […]

Sport

Breaking: History as Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan wins Diamond League 100m Hurdles

Daily Dispatch September 9, 2021

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has won the 100m women’s hurdles at the ongoing Women Diamond League in Zurich. She is the first Nigerian to win a Diamond League Trophy since 2010. Tobi also set a new African Record of 12.42secs. Details later…