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.

Gift Orban Named Man of the Match in Verona’s 1-1 Draw with Juventus

Gift Orban Named Man of the Match in Verona’s 1-1 Draw with Juventus

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Gift Orban earned Man of the Match after helping Hellas Verona secure a 1-1 draw against Juventus in their Serie A fixture on Saturday. Orban scored his first Serie A goal by converting a penalty just before half-time. The match started with Francisco Conceição putting Juventus ahead in the 19th minute. Verona responded steadily, and […]

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Lookman & Ahanor shine as Atalanta hammer Anjorin’s Torino 3-0

Lookman & Ahanor shine as Atalanta hammer Anjorin’s Torino 3-0

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Ademola Lookman finally made his season debut as Atalanta delivered a commanding 3-0 win away at Torino. The Nigerian forward entered the match in the 87th minute, coming on for Kamaldeen Sulemana, and although he had little time, his presence was welcomed by the fans. Atalanta’s first goal came in the 30th minute from Nikola

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2026 U-20 WCQ: Falconets Defeat Rwanda Away in First Leg

2026 U-20 WCQ: Falconets Defeat Rwanda Away in First Leg

By / Women's Football /
Nigeria’s Falconets claimed an away win in Kigali, edging Rwanda 1-0 in the first leg of their 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier. The decisive goal came in the 70th minute when Janet Seimeyeha Akekoromowei rose highest from a corner to head home. The match at Kigali Pelé Stadium was tightly contested for much of

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Bremen coach criticises Boniface for roaming too much in 3-0 home loss

Bremen coach criticises Boniface for roaming too much in 3-0 home loss

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Werder Bremen head coach Horst Steffen has raised criticism of Victor Boniface after the striker’s first home game for the club ended in a 3-0 defeat by SC Freiburg at the Weserstadion. Despite his pedigree, Boniface’s performance, in Steffen’s view, lacked positional discipline. Boniface, valued at around €40 million, is Bremen’s most valuable player since

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Flying Eagles draw 1-1 with Chile in final warm-up ahead of U-20 World Cup

Flying Eagles draw 1-1 with Chile in final warm-up ahead of U-20 World Cup

By / Events & Tournaments /
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles played out a 1-1 draw with hosts Chile in a friendly match on Saturday, as they fine-tune preparations for the 2025 U-20 FIFA World Cup. Ahmed Akinyele broke the deadlock for Nigeria in the 18th minute with a header from a Tahir Maigana corner. Chile equalised in the 36th minute, restoring parity

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WAFCON Winner Babajide Pays Tribute to Late Liverpool Coach Beard

WAFCON Winner Babajide Pays Tribute to Late Liverpool Coach Beard

By / Interviews /
Rinsola Babajide, the forward who helped Nigeria to the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, has paid tribute to former Liverpool Women coach Matt Beard, following his passing at age 47. Babajide, who spent four years under Beard at Liverpool before moving permanently to Real Betis, shared her condolences via social media. Beard first

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Mubarak Suleiman Becomes First Nigeria-Based Player in UEFA Youth League

Mubarak Suleiman Becomes First Nigeria-Based Player in UEFA Youth League

By / Youth Football /
Mubarak Emmanuel Suleiman has made history by becoming the first player based in Nigeria to feature in the UEFA Youth League. He earned the distinction after signing with Slavia Prague and being included in the matchday squad for their U19/Youth League fixture. At 18 years old, Suleiman made the move from Right2Win Academy in Nigeria

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Nigeria’s Clubs Begin CAF Champions League & Confederation Cup Campaigns

Nigeria’s Clubs Begin CAF Champions League & Confederation Cup Campaigns

By / Events & Tournaments /
Nigerian clubs kick off their continental battles this weekend in the CAF Champions League (CAFCL) and CAF Confederation Cup (CAFCC). Remo Stars and Rivers United will represent in the Champions League, while Abia Warriors and Kwara United compete in the Confederation Cup. Rivers United begin their campaign with a preliminary-round first leg against FC Les Aigles

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Teen Forward Benjamin Onyekachi Signs First Pro Deal with JS Kairouan

Teen Forward Benjamin Onyekachi Signs First Pro Deal with JS Kairouan

By / Transfer News /
Benjamin Onyekachi, a promising Nigerian teenager, has inked his first professional contract with Tunisian side JS Kairouan, the deal confirmed earlier this week. This marks a major step for the young forward, moving from youth or amateur status to full professional ranks. Though the length and financial details of the contract were not disclosed, sources

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Calabar Rovers name Okonkwo as new head coach ahead of NNL return

Calabar Rovers name Okonkwo as new head coach ahead of NNL return

By / Training & Coaching /
A fresh leadership era has begun at Rovers FC of Calabar, the Nigeria National League side, with the club announcing the appointment of Okonkwo as their new head coach. Okonkwo takes over at a time when Rovers aim to consolidate their status and push for promotion. Okonkwo assumes the reins following the departure of Caleb

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