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London mayor begs to host Joshua vs Fury

London Mayor Sadiq Khan publicly pleaded to host the Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury heavyweight clash at Wembley. Discover why the fight is now set for Madis Read More: https://punchng.com/london-mayor-begs-to-host-joshua-vs-fury/

London mayor begs to host Joshua vs Fury

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NEARLY SIX DECADES OF NON-FOOTBALLER NFF LEADERSHIP — DIFFERENT ADMINISTRATORS, FAMILIAR PROBLEMS: WHAT DOES THEIR LEADERSHIP RECORD TELL US?

By Paul Lucky Okoku AUTHOR’S NOTE: This article is part of my continuing investigative examination of nearly six decades of Nigerian football leadership. It asks whether former footballers, who have

  • Nigerian football leadership dominated by military, government, businessmen for 60 years
  • Current electoral structure heavily favors State Football Associations, Federal Capital Territory
  • Accountability must encompass entire football system, not just individuals

Alex Iwobi: Stepping into Legendary Milestone

Nigerian international, Alex Iwobi stands on the verge of Premier League history, as the matches of the Week Three English top tier continue this weekend. When Fulham faces Crystal Palace

  • Alex Iwobi one match away from 100th Fulham appearance
  • Becomes first African player to reach milestone across three clubs
  • Born in Lagos, Nigeria, debuted for Arsenal in 2015

D’Tigress Suffer Defeat to S’Korea in World Cup Opener

• Seek redemption against Hungary today African champions, Nigeria D’Tigress suffered a 99-81 defeat to South Korea in their opening Group B game of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World

  • Nigeria's D Tigress lost 99-81 to South Korea in World Cup opener
  • South Korea led 48-45 at halftime, extended lead to 79-60 in fourth quarter
  • Jihyun Park scored 27 points for South Korea, Nigeria had 20 turnovers

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