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Chukwueze Set For Two Months Out With Hip Injury

By Kelechi / Injuries / October 24, 2026

AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze is expected to miss at least two months with a left hip injury, according to Italian reports. He has started injection treatment and will be reassessed in 10 to 15 days. AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze is expected to spend at least two months on the sidelines after sustaining a

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Yusuf Wins Player Of The Match As Flamingos Beat North Korea

By Kelechi / Awards & Recognition / October 24, 2026

Kanyinsola Yusuf was named Player of the Match after her free-kick goal in the Flamingos’ 3-1 win over defending champions North Korea. The result sent Nigeria into the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Flamingos forward Kanyinsola Yusuf was named Player of the Match after scoring a superb free kick

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Rangers Crash Out Of Champions League After MC Alger Loss

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / October 24, 2026

Rangers’ CAF Champions League campaign ended in heartbreak as MC Alger scored three second half goals to win 3-0 and progress 3-2 on aggregate. The defeat leaves Nigeria without a club in the group stage. Nigerian champions Rangers have been eliminated from the CAF Champions League after a 3-0 defeat to MC Alger in the

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NPFL Suspends Kun Khalifat Media Officer For Five Matches

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 24, 2026

The Nigeria Premier Football League has suspended Kun Khalifat FC media officer Saviola Godwin Otu for five matches and fined him ₦200,000. The sanction follows a video he posted on X showing a post-match incident involving an injured coach. The Nigeria Premier Football League has suspended Kun Khalifat FC media officer Saviola Godwin Otu for

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Ndidi Happy With Besiktas Draw Against Crystal Palace

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 24, 2026

Wilfred Ndidi says Besiktas are on the right track after a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace in the Europa League. The Super Eagles midfielder scored his first goal of the season in the game. Wilfred Ndidi has said he is pleased with Besiktas’ performance in their 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace in the UEFA Europa

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Flamingos Beat North Korea 3-1 To Reach Round Of 16

By Kelechi / Women's Football / October 24, 2026

Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Oluebube Umejiaku and Kanyinsola Yusuf scored as the Flamingos beat defending champions North Korea 3-1 on Friday. Nigeria finished second in Group B and will face Mexico, Chile or Australia in the Round of 16. Nigeria’s Flamingos reached the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 3-1

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Arokodare Scores, Assists As Ajax Beat Atalanta 2-0

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 24, 2026

Tolu Arokodare came off the bench to score the opening goal and set up the second as Ajax beat Atalanta 2-0 in the Conference League. The win was Ajax’s first points of the league phase. Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare came off the bench to score the opening goal and set up the second as

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Abiodun Signs New Two-Year Deal With Washington Spirit

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 23, 2026

Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has signed a new two-year contract with Washington Spirit, keeping her at the NWSL club through 2028. The 22 yearold is recovering from hip surgery. Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has committed her future to Washington Spirit after signing a new two-year contract with the National Women’s Soccer League club.

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Boboye Backs Bendel Insurance To End Rivers United Run

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 23, 2026

Bendel Insurance technical adviser Kennedy Boboye says his team can end Rivers United’s unbeaten start to the NPFL season. The league leaders visit the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Sunday. Bendel Insurance technical adviser Kennedy Boboye is confident his team can secure maximum points when they host Rivers United in their Nigeria Premier

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Ndidi Scores As 10 Man Besiktas Draw 2-2 With Palace

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / October 23, 2026

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi scored his first European goal for Besiktas as the 10-man hosts drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace in Istanbul. Junior Olaitan’s equaliser came four minutes before Umit Akdag was sent off. Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi scored his first European goal for Besiktas as the 10 man hosts drew 2-2 with

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