Random tests will henceforth be carried out in the top division, according to Gbenga Elegbeleye, chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) board.
Elegbeleye claims the action is intended to stop any potential drug usage in the league.
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Elegbeleye claims that the NPFL board has already purchased testing supplies from the UK.
Elegbeleye told NPFL reporters, “We are committed to joining the NFF, CAF, FIFA and the global campaign for eradicating the use of illicit substances in sports, and this will begin shortly with random tests of our players.
“We want to work with relevant government agencies to undertake an awareness campaign that will include displays on our campus, and we are ready to arrest and stamp out illicit drug usage in the league where it exists.
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stadium boards and media outlets during game days.
Last weekend saw the opening of the 2023–24 season with eight games played in various venues.
This weekend will see the second matchday’s games.
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