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.

Mason Confident Josh Maja Will Be Ready for Blackburn Clash

Mason Confident Josh Maja Will Be Ready for Blackburn Clash

By / Health & Fitness /
West Brom manager Ryan Mason has delivered a timely update on striker Josh Maja’s fitness, offering cautious optimism ahead of the Championship opener against Blackburn Rovers. Having returned late in pre-season from a prolonged recovery, Maja was omitted from West Brom’s recent victory over Rayo Vallecano. Mason explained: “Obviously he’s had an extremely long time […]

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Enyimba Start TICO/Select Tourney with 5–2 Win Over Inter FC Aba

Enyimba Start TICO/Select Tourney with 5–2 Win Over Inter FC Aba

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
Enyimba FC opened their campaign at the Ifeanyi Ekwueme TICO/Select Pre‑Season Tournament with an emphatic 5–2 victory against Inter FC Aba, an NLO side. The decisive win reflects the club’s ongoing “Peoples’ Elephant” identity and plans to rebuild under coach Stanley Eguma. Goals from Abraham Michael in the opening and in added time, supported by

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Akpom Set to Join Birmingham City on Loan from Ajax Pending Medical

Akpom Set to Join Birmingham City on Loan from Ajax Pending Medical

By / Transfer News /
Chuba Akpom, the former Arsenal winger and current Ajax forward, is close to sealing a move to Birmingham City. The deal is expected to be a season-long loan from Ajax, with an obligation to buy should the club succeed in gaining promotion to the Premier League. Reports suggest that key formalities depend solely on medical

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Ejuke Faces Injury Scare After Playing on Unsafe Pitches During Off‑Season

Ejuke Faces Injury Scare After Playing on Unsafe Pitches During Off‑Season

By / Injuries /
Sevilla winger and Super Eagles international Chidera Ejuke has suffered a fresh hamstring setback after playing informal matches on unsafe clay fields during his holiday in Nigeria. The 27 year old apparently disregarded medical warnings, participating in unsupervised games despite being medically advised to avoid strenuous activity. Ejuke had already been sidelined for nearly three

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Barau FC Adopt Sani Abacha Stadium as Temporary NPFL Home Ground

Barau FC Adopt Sani Abacha Stadium as Temporary NPFL Home Ground

By / Stadiums & Facilities /
Barau Football Club have confirmed that they will host their 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League home fixtures at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, pending the completion of renovations at their permanent venue, Dambatta Stadium. The arrangement reflects approval from the Kano State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. The Sani Abacha Stadium is the

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Wikki Tourists Sign Rising Star Abdullahi 'Pepe' Usman From Sporting Lagos

Wikki Tourists Sign Rising Star Abdullahi ‘Pepe’ Usman From Sporting Lagos

By / Transfer News /
Newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Wikki Tourists FC have bolstered their frontline with the signing of Abdullahi Usman, widely known as “Pepe”, from Sporting Lagos FC ahead of the 2025/2026 season. The dynamic forward arrives at the Bauchi-based club with a growing reputation after an impressive campaign in Lagos, where he finished

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Tension at Barnsley: Nwakali Trains Away from First Team, Misses Opener

Tension at Barnsley: Nwakali Trains Away from First Team, Misses Opener

By / Training & Coaching /
Super Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali is facing disciplinary action at EFL League One club Barnsley following his late arrival for pre-season. The Arsenal academy graduate has fallen out of favour with Barnsley head coach Conor Hourihane and has been instructed to train separately from the first-team squad, casting his future at the club into doubt.

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Bayelsa Queens Midfielder Rose Ekong Joins Egyptian Side Arab Contractors

Bayelsa Queens Midfielder Rose Ekong Joins Egyptian Side Arab Contractors

By / Transfer News /
Former Nigeria international and Bayelsa Queens standout Rose Ekong has officially completed her transfer to Egyptian Women’s Premier League side Arab Contractors, following an impressive campaign in the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership. The dynamic midfielder was a key figure in Bayelsa Queens’ unbeaten 2024/25 season, contributing significantly to their sixth league title. Among

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3SC Snap Up Speedy Winger Chidiebere Nnachi from Enyimba

3SC Snap Up Speedy Winger Chidiebere Nnachi from Enyimba

By / Transfer News /
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have officially secured the services of Chidiebere Nnachi from Enyimba International ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) campaign. The 22 year old winger, widely regarded for his blistering pace and adaptability on both flanks, is the latest addition to a revitalised 3SC roster. The Oluyole Warriors confirmed

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Lagos FA Celebrates Robo Queens, Oshoala, Ajibade & Others After WAFCON

Lagos FA Celebrates Robo Queens, Oshoala, Ajibade & Others After WAFCON

By / News /
The Lagos State Football Association has commended FC Robo Queens for their role in nurturing four Super Falcons stars Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade, Folashade Ijamilusi and Shukurat Owolabi who played decisive parts in Nigeria’s historic WAFCON 2024 triumph. The praise came during a gala held in Lagos, celebrating their continued contribution to women’s football and the

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