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NPFL Fines Remo Stars ₦7m, Banishes Them to Ibadan After Crowd Trouble

By Kelechi / Law & Ethics / January 23, 2026

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has fined Remo Stars FC a total of ₦7 million and ordered the club to play its remaining home games in Ibadan following multiple breaches of league regulations during their Matchday 20 clash against Ikorodu City on January 14, 2026. In its ruling, the NPFL said the reigning champions

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Osimhen, Lookman & Yekini Lead Nigeria’s All-Time AFCON Goal Kings List

By Kelechi / National Team News / January 22, 2026

Nigeria’s rich history at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been defined by goals and creative play, and a new ranking highlights the nation’s most prolific contributors in terms of goals and assists in the competition. The list, compiled by Complete Sports, blends historic legends with modern stars who have shaped the Super Eagles’

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Revival-Seeking Rovers FC Appoint Umar Abdullahi as New Technical Adviser

By Kelechi / News / January 22, 2026

Rovers Football Club of Calabar have appointed Coach Umar Abdullahi as their new Technical Adviser in a bid to turn around their fortunes in the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The announcement came during a ceremony held at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, attended by Cross River State Sports Commission Chairman Hon. Lawrence Etta,

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Osimhen Says He’s Trying to Persuade Lookman & Onyedika to Join Galatasaray

By Kelechi / Merch & Branding / January 22, 2026

Galatasaray and Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed he is actively encouraging his Nigerian teammates — Ademola Lookman and Raphael Onyedika to consider a move to Galatasaray as the Turkish club targets reinforcements during the January transfer window. Speaking after Galatasaray’s 1–1 Champions League draw with Atletico Madrid, Osimhen said he has spoken with

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Ibom Angels Edge Ekiti Queens 2–1 in NWFL Premiership Clash in Uyo

By Kelechi / Women's Football / January 22, 2026

Ibom Angels FC claimed a hard-fought 2–1 win over Ekiti Queens in Matchday Seven of the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership at Uyo Township Stadium — even though the match was played behind closed doors. The hosts started strongly and took the lead in the 10th minute through Happiness Agboye. Ekiti Queens responded

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Osimhen, Lookman & Bassey Named in 2025 AFCON Best XI

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / January 22, 2026

Three Super Eagles stars — Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Calvin Bassey — have been included in the Official Best XI following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced. The selections were part of the Team of the Tournament unveiled by CAF’s Technical Study Group

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CAF Sanctions Algeria Over Misconduct After Super Eagles Quarter-Final Win

By Kelechi / Law & Ethics / January 22, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a series of disciplinary sanctions on Algeria following misconduct by players, officials and supporters after their 2–0 quarter-final defeat to the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The disciplinary measures were confirmed by the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) and outlined

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Trabzonspor Submit Offer for Dele-Bashiru as Transfer Interest Grows

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 22, 2026

Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor have formally submitted an offer for Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, who is currently contracted to Lazio, according to Complete Sports. The Black Sea Storm’s proposal has been tabled as the winter transfer window gathers pace. Dele-Bashiru — a 24 year old central midfielder who featured for Nigeria at AFCON 2025 returned

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Nottingham Forest Add Ola Aina to Europa League Squad Ahead of Braga Clash

By Kelechi / Tactics & Analysis / January 22, 2026

Nottingham Forest have included Super Eagles defender Ola Aina in their UEFA Europa League squad as they gear up for the final league-phase fixtures of the competition, the club has announced. The Nigeria international, back from a hamstring injury sustained during international duty, has been named in the squad ahead of Thursday’s trip to SC

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Osimhen Proud of Galatasaray’s Effort After 1–1 Atletico Madrid Draw

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / January 22, 2026

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has praised his teammates after the Turkish champions earned a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Champions League group-stage clash on Wednesday. Osimhen, who played all 90 minutes in the match, said Galatasaray knew they were facing a “strong opponent” and was pleased with the

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