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Number One’ Joshua Defeats Ngannou With Brutal Second-Round KO

Two-time world champion Anthony Joshua knocked out mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou in just the second round of their widely-hyped heavyweight clash on Saturday, with his promoter quickly declaring him the division’s “number one” fighter. Joshua had his Cameroonian opponent on the canvas in the first round and twice …

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NDLEA, NPFL partner on drug test for footballers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have agreed to partner on the conduct of drug tests for footballers in the country as part of efforts to curb the menace of substance abuse in Nigeria. This was according to a statement by the …

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Why we introduced U-17 youth league – Elegbeleye

Gbenga Elegbeleye, Chairman of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), has said that the newly introduced Under 17 Youth League would help the country to select and prepare players for international tournaments. Elegbeleye said this on Saturday while speaking to newsmen in Benin City, the Edo State capital, during the …

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BREAKING: Jose Peseiro bows out as Super Eagles coach

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has officially sent a resignation message to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Super Eagles following the expiration of his contract. The Portuguese tactician took charge of the team two years ago and led the Super Eagles to the finals of the just …

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