Kelechi 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.

Burnley Secure Young Nigerian-Born Defender Noah Adekoya’s First Pro Contract

Burnley Secure Young Nigerian-Born Defender Noah Adekoya’s First Pro Contract

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Burnley FC have confirmed that promising centre-back Noah Adekoya has signed his first professional contract with the club. Adekoya, who has been part of Burnley’s youth setup, inked the new deal valid until summer 2026 — a milestone in his path from academy ranks to senior football. While Burnley did not disclose financial or personal […]

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NPFL Urged to Prioritise Players’ Welfare After Heartland Gets Transfer Ban

NPFL Urged to Prioritise Players’ Welfare After Heartland Gets Transfer Ban

By / Football Law and Ethics /

Moses Etu has called on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to improve the welfare of its players, complaining that it is “a shame” that FIFA must intervene to remind the league of its duties. The demand follows a transfer ban placed on Heartland FC of Owerri due to unpaid wages owed to former Ivorian

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NPFL Slaps Kano Pillars with Heavy Sanctions After Violent Clash with Shooting Stars

NPFL Slaps Kano Pillars with Heavy Sanctions After Violent Clash with Shooting Stars

By / Football Law and Ethics /

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed severe penalties on Kano Pillars following the violent incidents during their Matchday 8 fixture against Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. The league’s disciplinary committee found the club guilty of multiple breaches, including inadequate security, failure

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Chelsea Sign Promising Nigerian Teen Defender Riley Ebho

Chelsea Sign Promising Nigerian Teen Defender Riley Ebho

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Rising Nigerian star Riley Ebho has joined Premier League side Chelsea, marking another exciting addition to the club’s youth setup. The 16 year old right-back becomes the second Nigerian defender to sign for the Blues after the recent arrival of Justin Osagie, formerly of Celtic and Peterborough United. Ebho joins Chelsea as a first-year scholar,

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Niger Tornadoes Secure First-Ever NPFL Away Points in Warri

Niger Tornadoes Secure First-Ever NPFL Away Points in Warri

By / Nigerian Premier League /

The only goal of the match came in the 27th minute, with midfielder Sarki finding the back of the net. This goal proved to be the difference, as Niger Tornadoes held on to secure all three points. The victory marked a significant achievement for the club, highlighting their growing competitiveness in the league. Head coach

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AC Milan's Pursuit of Osimhen Halted by Napoli's Transfer Clause

AC Milan’s Pursuit of Osimhen Halted by Napoli’s Transfer Clause

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AC Milan’s ambitions to re-sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen have encountered a significant obstacle due to a restrictive clause in his contract with Galatasaray. Napoli, his former club, included a “No Serie A Return” clause in Osimhen’s agreement with the Turkish club, effectively preventing him from transferring to any Italian club for two seasons following

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Nasarawa United’s Mangut Mbwas Applauds Resilience After Rangers Comeback Win

Nasarawa United’s Mangut Mbwas Applauds Resilience After Rangers Comeback Win

By / Match Previews and Reviews /

Nasarawa United head coach Mangut Mbwas applauded his squad for their gritty performance after they overturned a 1–0 deficit to beat Enugu Rangers 2–1 on Sunday in Lafia. The result stretched the Solid Miners’ unbeaten run to five matches in the 2025/26 NPFL season. The win moved Nasarawa United to 19 points from eight games,

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Dogo Blames Fatigue as Abia Warriors Outclass El-Kanemi 2–0

Dogo Blames Fatigue as Abia Warriors Outclass El-Kanemi 2–0

By / Interviews /

Kabir Dogo, Head Coach of El‑Kanemi Warriors, attributed his side’s 2–0 defeat at Abia Warriors to fatigue, while conceding that the hosts were simply the better team on the day. “We lost to a better side, as far as I’m concerned,” Dogo admitted after the match. He acknowledged that his team struggled in the first

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Osas Schmidt Says Nigeria Never Contacted Her Before She Picked Switzerland

Osas Schmidt Says Nigeria Never Contacted Her Before She Picked Switzerland

By / International Nigerian Footballers /

Nigerian‑born footballer Osas Schmidt has opened up about her decision to play for Switzerland instead of Nigeria, stating that the Super Eagles never approached her about representing Nigeria. She claimed that despite her eligibility, there was no outreach from Nigerian football authorities before she opted for the Swiss national side. Schmidt emphasises that the lack

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Owolabi Sets New Mark with 30 Goals in Kazakhstan Women’s League

Owolabi Sets New Mark with 30 Goals in Kazakhstan Women’s League

By / Events and Tournaments /

Nigeria’s prodigy Blessing Owolabi closed the 2025 season of the Kazakhstan Women’s Football League with a sensational 30 goals, establishing a new scoring benchmark for foreign players in the competition. Her goal‑rush did more than just top the charts it confirmed her as one of the deadliest forwards in the league and sparked talk of

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