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Chelsea youngster Chizzy opts for Nigeria ahead of U-20 World Cup

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / August 16, 2025

A major win for the Nigeria Football Federation after Chelsea youth striker Chizaram “Chizzy” Ezenwata confirmed his intention to switch international allegiance from England to Nigeria. Born in London in 2008, Ezenwata is eligible to represent England, Cameroon and Nigeria through his father, former Gombe United winger Ndubuisi Ezenwata, and his mother. He’s already appeared […]

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Akintola joins Hull City, links up with Super Eagles’ Semi Ajayi

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / August 16, 2025

Hull City have confirmed the signing of Nigerian winger David Akintola on a two-year contract, pairing him with fellow Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi in the Championship side’s ranks. The 29 year old arrives with a wealth of European experience, having logged over 270 senior appearances—including 147 in the Turkish Süper Lig. His recent spell

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Kano Pillars to battle Plateau United in Gusau-Ahlan Cup final

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / August 16, 2025

Kano Pillars and Plateau United have secured their places in the final of the 2025 Gusau-Ahlan Pre-season Tournament after convincing semi-final wins at Lafia Township Stadium. Plateau United dispatched Nasarawa United 2–0 with goals from Joshua Dabo in the 49th minute and Maren Kefas in the 64th. Kano Pillars edged past Wikki Tourists by the

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Semi Ajayi ruled out of Super Eagles World Cup qualifiers

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / August 16, 2025

Semi Ajayi will now miss Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clashes against Rwanda and South Africa in September due to a hamstring injury. The centre-back picked up the injury during Hull City’s Sky Bet Championship fixture against Coventry City last weekend. Initially absent from their Carabao Cup tie at Wrexham United as a precaution,

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Remo Stars secure Alladoum from CAR as new shot-stopper

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / August 15, 2025

Remo Stars have officially signed Central African Republic goalkeeper Kolimba Alladoum, the Nigeria Premier Football League champions confirmed. He joins on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Katsina United, where he enjoyed two years of service. Last season, he kept an impressive 16 clean sheets in 36 league appearances. Alladoum succeeds

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Ajibade Eyes Move to France as Everton Loom on Horizon

By Kelechi Abel / Women's Football / August 15, 2025

Despite the lack of access to the full story on Complete Sports, multiple credible reports indicate that Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has recently departed Atlético Madrid following the expiration of her contract. Everton have emerged as frontrunners in her next move, while interest from clubs in the NWSL (USA) is also said to be

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Iwobi Everest: Nears Record for Most PL Matches by Nigerian Midfielder

By Kelechi Abel / Player Profiles / August 15, 2025

Fulham have unveiled the squad numbers for the 2025–26 season as they prepare for their Premier League opener at Brighton & Hove Albion. Alex Iwobi will sport the familiar number 17, while Calvin Bassey retains number 3 both carrying over the same numbers from last season. Both players are primed to feature in the season’s

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Abdullahi, Alese & Samuel-Ogunsuyi snag squad numbers at Sunderland

By Kelechi Abel / Nigerians Abroad / August 15, 2025

Sunderland have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2025–26 season as they prepare for the Premier League opener against West Ham United. Former Nigeria U20 international Ahmed Abdullahi will wear number 29, while Ajibola Alese and Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi have been assigned numbers 42 and 47 respectively. Abdullahi, who joined Sunderland from Gent last summer, had

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Brentford set to smash transfer record with Ouattara move

By Kelechi Abel / Tactics & Analysis / August 15, 2025

Brentford are poised to smash their transfer record by signing Bournemouth winger Dango Ouattara for a fee of £42.5 million, including add-ons, according to the BBC. If the deal goes through, Ouattara will become the club’s most expensive signing, eclipsing Igor Thiago, whose move cost £30 million. With seventeen days remaining before the transfer window

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Agege hosts thrilling finals at inaugural OBASA U-16 Championship

By Kelechi Abel / Local Clubs and Academies / August 15, 2025

A surge of youthful energy is poised to electrify Agege and Orile Agege this August as the inaugural OBASA Summer Under-16 Championship unfolds. Organised by Kings Sports International the driving force behind the annual OBASA Games the tournament kicks off on Thursday, 14 August 2025, with the grand finale and closing ceremony scheduled for Saturday,

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