Kelechi Kelvin Abel

Kelechi Abel is a dynamic and insightful writer with a diverse professional background. He has worked in various roles, including as an English Teacher at Yahweh Care Foundation Nursery & Primary School and in customer relations and banking with City Gate Global Investment, Union Bank Nigeria Plc, UBA Plc, and Unity Bank Plc. Kelechi holds an Advanced Diploma in International Marketing and a BSc in Psychology from the University of Ibadan and Yaba College of Technology. His unique experiences in education and finance, coupled with his academic background, provide him with a broad perspective on various topics. A native of Ebonyi State, Kelechi enjoys reading, travelling, and driving in his leisure time, enriching his writing with diverse experiences and insights.

Orban Says Black Players Are Treated Differently in Italy After Controversial Red Card

Orban Says Black Players Are Treated Differently in Italy After Controversial Red Card

By / Football and Society /

Super Eagles striker Gift Orban has claimed that Black players are treated differently in Italian football following his early red card in Hellas Verona’s Serie A defeat at Parma. Orban was dismissed after just 10–11 minutes for protesting a decision by the referee and took to social media to share his frustration, saying his experience […]

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Super Falcons to Face Cameroon in WAFCON 2026 Preparatory Friendlies

Super Falcons to Face Cameroon in WAFCON 2026 Preparatory Friendlies

By / National Team News /

Nigeria’s women’s national team, the Super Falcons, will take on Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in two international friendly matches as part of their build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The matches will be played in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with the first clash scheduled for Saturday, 28 February 2026, and the second

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Mangut Optimistic Nasarawa United Will Bounce Back from Katsina United Defeat

Mangut Optimistic Nasarawa United Will Bounce Back from Katsina United Defeat

By / Interviews /

Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut has expressed confidence that his side will respond positively after a 1–0 loss to Katsina United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 26 clash in Ilorin on Sunday. The defeat ended a promising run for the Solid Miners, who had built momentum earlier in the season, and

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We’re Still Waiting — Dikko on FIFA 2026 WC Petition Ruling

We’re Still Waiting — Dikko on FIFA 2026 WC Petition Ruling

By / National Team News /

Shehu Dikko, Chairman of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC), says the country is still waiting for FIFA’s verdict on its petition against DR Congo over player eligibility in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, with the Super Eagles’ hopes of reaching the tournament hanging in the balance. Dikko stressed that Nigeria has submitted its

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Juventus Coach Spalletti Plots to Stop Osimhen in UCL Playoff

Juventus Coach Spalletti Plots to Stop Osimhen in UCL Playoff

By / Events and Tournaments /

Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti has outlined his strategy to limit the influence of Nigeria international Victor Osimhen ahead of their UEFA Champions League playoff tie against Galatasaray, insisting his side will work hard to keep the prolific striker away from danger. Osimhen has been in impressive form this season, scoring six goals in as

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Adeyemi Says Future at Borussia Dortmund Still Unclear as Contract Talks Continue

Adeyemi Says Future at Borussia Dortmund Still Unclear as Contract Talks Continue

By / Merchandising and Branding /

Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi has addressed ongoing speculation about his future at the Bundesliga club, saying that no final decision has been made about his long-term future and that it is not a choice he can make alone. The 24 year old German international, whose contract at Dortmund runs until summer 2027, acknowledged that

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Lookman, Onyedika Set for UCL Playoff as Atletico Face Brugge

Lookman, Onyedika Set for UCL Playoff as Atletico Face Brugge

By / Events and Tournaments /

Super Eagles stars Ademola Lookman and Raphael Onyedika will go head to head once again in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off after Atlético Madrid were drawn to play Club Brugge in the first leg this week. The tie rekindles memories of their previous encounter at this stage of Europe’s premier club competition,

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Crystal Palace Drop Uche from Europa Conference League Squad

Crystal Palace Drop Uche from Europa Conference League Squad

By / Football Tactics and Analysis /

Super Eagles attacking midfielder Christantus Uche has been omitted from Crystal Palace’s 24 man squad for the UEFA Europa Conference League knockout phase by the English Premier League club. The 22 year old, who is on loan from Spanish side Getafe, did not make the list submitted to UEFA as Palace registered new signings Brennan

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Onyeka Debuts as Coventry Go Top With 3-1 Win

Onyeka Debuts as Coventry Go Top With 3-1 Win

By / Nigerian Football News /

Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka marked his Coventry City debut in a key EFL Championship encounter as the Sky Blues secured a 3–1 home victory over Middlesbrough on Monday, reclaiming the league’s top position in the process. The win ended Middlesbrough’s six-game winning run and restored Coventry to the summit of the Championship table after a

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Date Set for Falconets’ U-20 World Cup Qualifier First Leg Against Malawi

Date Set for Falconets’ U-20 World Cup Qualifier First Leg Against Malawi

By / Women's Football /

The Nigeria U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, now know when they will face Malawi in the decisive final qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup African qualifiers. The two leg tie will determine one of Africa’s four representatives for the World Cup in Poland later this year. The first leg will

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