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.

Adelani and Olamilekan Thrilled by Nigeria Call-Up, Set Sights on CHAN Glory

Adelani and Olamilekan Thrilled by Nigeria Call-Up, Set Sights on CHAN Glory

By / Interviews /
Shola Adelani of Ikorodu City and Adedayo Olamilekan of Remo Stars have expressed immense pride after earning places in the Super Eagles B squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Both players see the call-up as a pivotal step in their careers and a chance to chase continental […]

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Chukwueze Scores as AC Milan Thrash Perth Glory 9–0 in Friendly

Chukwueze Scores as AC Milan Thrash Perth Glory 9–0 in Friendly

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Samuel Chukwueze found the net as AC Milan delivered a dominant 9–0 victory over Australia’s Perth Glory at HBF Park on Thursday, rounding off their Asia–Pacific tour with authority. His goal in the 31st minute capped off an explosive first half that Milan thoroughly controlled. Filippo Terracciano opened the scoring inside three minutes, and Noah

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Nigerian Teen Victor Orakpo Eyes Ligue 1 Return with Montpellier

Nigerian Teen Victor Orakpo Eyes Ligue 1 Return with Montpellier

By / Youth Development /
Nineteen-year-old Nigerian forward Victor Orakpo has joined Montpellier on a season-long loan from Ligue 1 side OGC Nice, setting his sights squarely on helping the club win promotion back to the top division. In an exclusive interview, Orakpo described this as a prime opportunity to showcase his talents in Ligue 2. “I’m here to prove myself,” he

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Makinde Supports 3SC Restructuring, Pledges Full Backing

Makinde Supports 3SC Restructuring, Pledges Full Backing

By / NPFL /
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has endorsed a sweeping restructuring at Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), dissolving the club’s existing board and installing Honourable Taiwo Lekan Salami as the new chairman. This overhaul forms part of a comprehensive review of 3SC’s 2024–25 NPFL campaign. Under the outgoing board, 3SC finished seventh in the league

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Dele-Bashiru Vows More Goals, Assists Under Sarri at Lazio

Dele-Bashiru Vows More Goals, Assists Under Sarri at Lazio

By / Tactics & Analysis /
Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele‑Bashiru has pledged to elevate his goal-scoring and creative output as he settles under new manager Maurizio Sarri at Lazio ahead of the 2025/26 season. After featuring in a recent friendly defeat to Fenerbahçe coming off at half-time Dele‑Bashiru described it as a useful test for the team’s ongoing tactical evolution.

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Atalanta Secure €20M Signing of 17 Year Old Defender Honest Ahanor

Atalanta Secure €20M Signing of 17 Year Old Defender Honest Ahanor

By / Transfer News /
Atalanta have officially inked a long‑term deal for 17 year old defender Honest Ovonramwen Ahanor from Genoa, a player born in Italy to Nigerian parents. The agreement, valued at €15 million plus €5 million in performance-related add‑ons, runs until 2028 with an option to extend to 2030. Ahanor made history last season as the first player born

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Oluwaseyi Ogunniyi Joins Denmark’s AC Horsens, Ready for European Stage

Oluwaseyi Ogunniyi Joins Denmark’s AC Horsens, Ready for European Stage

By / Youth Development /
Eighteen year old Oluwaseyi Ogunniyi, captain of Nigeria’s Beyond Limits Football Academy, has agreed a summer move to Danish 1st Division club AC Horsens. The transfer, confirmed as the Nigerian season concludes, marks a major step in his career signalling his transition from academy standout to European prospect. Ogunniyi emerged through the ranks of Beyond

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Benson Acuna Makes NPFL History Wearing No. 1, Aids Nasarawa Survival

Benson Acuna Makes NPFL History Wearing No. 1, Aids Nasarawa Survival

By / NPFL /
Nasarawa United defender Benson Acuna has made club and league history by becoming the first outfield player in the Nigeria Premier Football League to don the coveted No. 1 jersey traditionally reserved for goalkeepers. The accolade is symbolic, reflecting his standing as the team’s “solid rock” during a critical relegation battle. Having recently joined the squad,

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CAF Women’s CL Draw Delayed, Bayelsa Queens Left in Limbo

CAF Women’s CL Draw Delayed, Bayelsa Queens Left in Limbo

By / Women's Football /
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the draw for the upcoming Women’s Champions League qualifiers, leaving Nigeria’s Bayelsa Queens uncertain about their WAFU B region campaign. The delay means the national champions must wait to discover their opponents and match schedule for the zonal qualifiers. Ordinarily, the WAFU B tournament serves as the gateway for

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Esther Okoronkwo Wins Fan-Voted Player of the Tournament at WAFCON

Esther Okoronkwo Wins Fan-Voted Player of the Tournament at WAFCON

By / Fan Zone /
Esther Okoronkwo, the 27 year old forward for the Super Falcons, has been voted the Fans’ Player of the Tournament at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), according to the official post on the team’s X account.𐌀 She received a majority vote in a public poll, surpassing teammates including Rasheedat Ajibade, Folashade Ijamilusi,

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