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AFCON 2019: CAF names officials for Nigeria vs Algeria semi finals clash

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By Tunde Eludini The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees’ Appointment Committee has confirmed the appointment of Bakary Papa Gassama from The Gambia as the centre referee for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final between Algeria and Nigeria on Sunday at the Cairo International Stadium. The 40-year-old FIFA badge referee is widely regarded […]

Obasanjo speaks on the killing of Fasoranti’s daughter by herdsmen

Posted by admin Headlines, Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency Sunday, July 14th, 2019

By Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday said the country had ‘diminished’ after the killing of Funke Olakunri-Fasoranti, the daughter of Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti, on Friday. Mrs Olakunri-Fasoranti was shot dead on Friday as she travelled along Ondo-Ore Expressway. Police said the killers were kidnappers, but the Afenifere group blamed the killing […]

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