Kelechi

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.

Dele‑Bashiru Steps Up as Lazio Scrape 1–1 Draw with Bologna

Dele‑Bashiru Steps Up as Lazio Scrape 1–1 Draw with Bologna

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru came off the bench to deliver a lively cameo as Lazio held Bologna to a 1–1 draw in Sunday’s Serie A fixture at the Stadio Olimpico. The hosts opened the scoring in the 33rd minute when Gustav Isaksen struck, sending home fans into raptures. But Bologna responded swiftly  just seven minutes later as […]

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₦1M Boost for Girls’ Football as HerGame Tournament Gains Momentum

₦1M Boost for Girls’ Football as HerGame Tournament Gains Momentum

By / Merch & Branding /
Hon. Kabiru Amadu — Chairman of the House Committee on Sports has reinforced the growing drive for grassroots women’s football in Nigeria with a ₦1 million donation to the 2025 HerGame Girls Football Championship in Abuja. The 2025 edition of the tournament organised by the HerGame Foundation expanded significantly this year, evolving from a single-city

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Oluwayemi Shines Despite Wellington Phoenix Defeat in NZ Derby

Oluwayemi Shines Despite Wellington Phoenix Defeat in NZ Derby

By / Nigerians Abroad /
The 23 year old goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi produced a masterclass between the posts in Sunday’s New Zealand derby, hauling off 10 saves and denying two penalties yet his side, Wellington Phoenix, still fell to rivals Auckland FC in a hard-fought 3–1 loss. Oluwayemi’s reflexes were razor-sharp, his command of the box authoritative; at times, he

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Remo Stars Edge Enyimba as Abia Warriors & Rivers United Share Spoils

Remo Stars Edge Enyimba as Abia Warriors & Rivers United Share Spoils

By / NPFL /
At Ikenne, Remo Stars overcame Enyimba International FC 2–1 on Sunday as Matchday 16 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced drama and late-minute heroics. Victor Mbaoma struck early for Remo Stars, putting them ahead after just three minutes.  Enyimba responded through Edidiong Ezekiel in the 32nd minute to restore parity.  But Mbaoma grabbed

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Boniface’s Goal Drought Persists as Bremen Lose 3–2 at Hamburg

Boniface’s Goal Drought Persists as Bremen Lose 3–2 at Hamburg

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Victor Boniface came off the bench for Werder Bremen in Sunday’s Bundesliga clash at Hamburger SV — yet the striker remains without a league goal for the season after his side fell 3–2 in a dramatic derby. Bremen took the lead just before half-time through Jens Stage, but the hosts replied after the break. Albert

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Nnadozie Stands Firm — Brighton Hold On 1–0 vs London City Lionesses

Nnadozie Stands Firm — Brighton Hold On 1–0 vs London City Lionesses

By / Women's Football /
In a gritty clash at CopperJax Community Stadium, Chiamaka Nnadozie delivered a standout performance to help Brighton & Hove Albion Women clinch a narrow 1–0 win over London City Lionesses in the Women’s Super League. The decisive moment arrived early: just six minutes in, Kiko Seike fired Brighton ahead, capitalising on a counter-attack to give

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Tornadoes Boss Slams “Bad Day” After 2–0 Loss to Kwara United

Tornadoes Boss Slams “Bad Day” After 2–0 Loss to Kwara United

By / NPFL /
Niger Tornadoes technical adviser Majin Mohammed admitted frustration after his side’s 2–0 defeat at home to Kwara United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 16 encounter in Ilorin. The match was settled in the first half Bright Babatunde struck in the 15th minute, then the visitors doubled the lead via an own goal

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Bassey & Iwobi Start, Chukwueze Subbed Off — Fulham Fall 2–1 to Crystal Palace

Bassey & Iwobi Start, Chukwueze Subbed Off — Fulham Fall 2–1 to Crystal Palace

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Fulham couldn’t turn home support into points on Sunday, as Crystal Palace edged them 2–1 at Craven Cottage. All four of the club’s Nigerian internationals featured in the match Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi started, while Samuel Chukwueze was in the XI but was replaced before the end and Christantus Uche came on for Palace

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Sa’ad’s Strike Proves Decisive as ABS FC Edge Lobi Stars 1–0 in Ilorin

Sa’ad’s Strike Proves Decisive as ABS FC Edge Lobi Stars 1–0 in Ilorin

By / Events & Tournaments /
In a tightly contested showdown in Ilorin, it was Jamiu Sa’ad who emerged the hero for ABS FC, scoring the only goal of the game to hand the Saraki Boys a 1–0 win over Lobi Stars on Matchday 4 of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL). The game had been goalless at half-time, with both

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