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.

Toni Payne Stars as Everton Cruise Past West Brom in FA Cup Fourth Round

Toni Payne Stars as Everton Cruise Past West Brom in FA Cup Fourth Round

By / Women's Football /
Nigeria international Toni Payne delivered a superb performance as Everton Women ran out comfortable 5–0 winners over West Bromwich Albion Women in the FA Cup Fourth Round on Friday, booking their place in the fifth round. Payne was directly involved in two of Everton’s goals, starting the move that led to Yuka Momiki’s opener inside

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Sadiq Umar Scores as Valencia Reach Copa del Rey Quarter-Finals

Sadiq Umar Scores as Valencia Reach Copa del Rey Quarter-Finals

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Nigerian striker  Sadiq Umar marked his return to Valencia CF in emphatic fashion by scoring in their 2–0 win over Burgos in the Copa del Rey Round of 16, helping the Spanish club secure a place in the quarter-finals of the competition. Valencia opened the scoring in the 10th minute through Rubén Iranzo, who met

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Atume, Adegbuyi, Seember Nominated for NWFL Matchday 6 Awards

Atume, Adegbuyi, Seember Nominated for NWFL Matchday 6 Awards

By / Women's Football /
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership has named its nominees for Matchday Six Top Performer, recognising standout individual displays from the latest round of fixtures across venues nationwide. The shortlist showcases players whose contributions helped shape key results in an enthralling set of matches. Included among the nominees are Atume Doosuur, Kemi Adegbuyi and

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Ndidi: AFCON Third-Place Clash With Egypt Will Be Great

Ndidi: AFCON Third-Place Clash With Egypt Will Be Great

By / Interviews /
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi says Nigeria’s upcoming third-place match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against Egypt promises to be an exciting contest after the team’s painful semi-final exit. Speaking at a pre-match press briefing, Ndidi admitted the defeat to hosts Morocco was tough but insisted the squad is keen to finish the

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“Losing a Semi-Final on Penalties Is Always Tough” — Adepoju on AFCON Exit

“Losing a Semi-Final on Penalties Is Always Tough” — Adepoju on AFCON Exit

By / Interviews /
Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has weighed in on the Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 semi-final defeat to Morocco, emphasising how painful it is to lose a knockout match on penalties. Adepoju spoke with Footy Africa following Nigeria’s penalty shootout loss after a goalless 120 minutes in Rabat. The hosts won the shootout 4–2, ending Nigeria’s

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Opinion: CAF Got It Wrong — Madugu Deserved Women’s Coach Award

Opinion: CAF Got It Wrong — Madugu Deserved Women’s Coach Award

By / Fan Zone /
An opinion piece argues that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) erred in awarding Lamia Boumehdi the Women’s Coach of the Year title, asserting that Nigeria’s Justin Madugu was the more deserving candidate. CAF recently announced Boumehdi — coach of TP Mazembe as the winner in the category. While Boumehdi guided Mazembe to a third-place finish

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Raja Casablanca and Orkuma Locked in Contract Standoff Ahead of Winter Window

Raja Casablanca and Orkuma Locked in Contract Standoff Ahead of Winter Window

By / Merch & Branding /
Raja Casablanca find themselves embroiled in a contract dispute with Nigerian midfielder Moses Orkuma as the winter transfer window approaches its January deadline. The Moroccan heavyweights have been unable to reach an agreement with the player over fresh terms, leaving the midfielder’s future at the club in doubt. Orkuma, who has been part of the

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NNL Fines Gateway United ₦4.3m and Bans Home Games After Assault on Officials

NNL Fines Gateway United ₦4.3m and Bans Home Games After Assault on Officials

By / Law & Ethics /
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has slapped Gateway United FC with heavy sanctions — including a ₦4.3 million fine and a home stadium ban after violent conduct toward match officials during their Matchday 9 fixture against Smart City FC. The incidents unfolded on January 10, 2026, at MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where chaos

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WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons drawn with Zambia, Egypt and Malawi

WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons drawn with Zambia, Egypt and Malawi

By / Women's Football /
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been drawn into Group C of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) alongside Zambia, Egypt and Malawi following Thursday’s final draw in Rabat, Morocco. The expanded 16-team tournament the largest in the competition’s history will run from 17 March to 3 April 2026 across multiple Moroccan cities, including Casablanca,

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