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Edo Queens Sign NWFL Player Of The Season Adegbuyi

By Kelechi / Women's Football / August 13, 2026

Reigning NWFL champions Edo Queens have moved quickly to add the league’s top individual talent to their squad ahead of a fresh continental push. NWFL Premiership champions Edo Queens have strengthened their squad for the upcoming CAF continental campaign by signing Oluwakemi Adegbuyi from fellow top flight side FC Robo Queens. Adegbuyi arrives in Benin […]

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Aweroro Opens Up On Shooting Stars Exit

By Kelechi / NPFL / August 13, 2026

Nurudeen Aweroro says he saw his Shooting Stars exit coming, even after steering the Oluyole Warriors back into CAF continental football for the first time in 27 years. Former Shooting Stars head coach Nurudeen Aweroro has spoken publicly for the first time about his departure from the Ibadan club, saying he had anticipated the parting

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Osaze Tells Osimhen To Curb On-Field Outbursts

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / August 13, 2026

Former Super Eagles striker Osaze Odemwingie says Victor Osimhen’s flashes of temper are becoming a pattern opponents can exploit, and wants him to find more composure on the pitch. Former Nigeria international Osaze Odemwingie has cautioned Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen over his repeated on-field flare-ups, arguing that his visible frustration is starting to become

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Hull City Lead Race For Nigeria Winger Femi Azeez

By Kelechi / Transfer News / August 13, 2026

Newly promoted Hull City are working to land Nigeria winger Femi Azeez, but Millwall are demanding a club record fee to let their star man go. Hull City are leading the race to sign Millwall winger Femi Azeez this summer, with the newly promoted Premier League club working to complete a deal before the season

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WAFCON 2026: Akintoye Named Referee For Semi-Final

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / August 13, 2026

Yemisi Akintoye gets her second middle assignment of the tournament as Algeria and Malawi fight for a place in the WAFCON 2026 final. Nigerian referee Yemisi Akintoye will take charge of Wednesday’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final between Algeria and Malawi at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Complete Sports reports. It is the second

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Benfica Eye Super Eagles Defender Adarabioyo

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / August 12, 2026

Chelsea are ready to let Tosin Adarabioyo go this summer, and Benfica see a familiar face as the perfect fit to reunite with in Lisbon. Super Eagles defender Tosin Adarabioyo has attracted interest from Portuguese giants Benfica, with Chelsea willing to sanction a permanent departure as manager Xabi Alonso looks to trim down an oversized

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Plateau United Vow To Win NPFL With Mutfwang’s Backing

By Kelechi / NPFL / August 12, 2026

Plateau United chairman Alhassan Yakmut says the club’s ambitions for the new NPFL season go well beyond mid table comfort, with state backing behind a genuine title push. Plateau United chairman Alhassan Yakmut has revealed that the club carries the executive mandate of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang to win the 2026/27 NPFL title and

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Kalu Completes Third Spanish Move To FC Badalona

By Kelechi / Transfer News / August 12, 2026

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Dessers Scores Extra-Time Winner In Panathinaikos Return

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / August 12, 2026

Cyriel Dessers marked his return from an eight-month injury nightmare in the perfect way, coming off the bench to score the extra-time winner that sent Panathinaikos through in Europe. Cyriel Dessers scored the match-winning goal as Panathinaikos beat hosts CSKA Sofia 2-1 in the second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round

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Norwich Among Suitors For Nigerian Winger Daniel Job

By Kelechi / Transfer News / August 12, 2026

A 20 year old Nigerian winger playing in Norway’s second tier has suddenly become one of the more sought after names in this summer’s European market. Norwich City are among a host of clubs showing serious interest in Nigerian winger Daniel Job, according to reports via the72.co.uk. The Championship club are looking to bolster their

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