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Shooting Stars Held 0-0 by Kano Pillars in Ibadan

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 8, 2026

The Oluyole Warriors drew another blank at the Lekan Salami Stadium, while Kano Pillars extended their winless run with a hard earned away point. Another goalless night in Ibadan Shooting Stars and Kano Pillars shared a 0-0 draw at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Wednesday, October 7. The rescheduled Matchday 3 game of

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CAF Names Rwandan Officials for Falcons-Comoros Qualifier

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / October 8, 2026

Henriette Byukusenge will take charge of Friday’s first leg, with Rwandan assistants, a Namibian assessor and a commissioner from Burkina Faso. The officials for Friday CAF has appointed a team of Rwandan officials for the first leg of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifier between Comoros and the Super Falcons. Henriette Byukusenge will be the centre

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Osimhen Returns to Galatasaray Training Before Barcelona

By Kelechi / Health & Fitness / October 7, 2026

The Super Eagles striker is back on the training pitch after an adductor injury, with Galatasaray targeting a return against Barcelona on October 13. Osimhen is back on the grass Victor Osimhen has returned to training with Galatasaray as he works his way back from injury. The Super Eagles striker is aiming to be fit

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Ajibade, Nnadozie and Alozie Join Super Falcons Camp

By Kelechi / Women's Football / October 7, 2026

Three senior stars arrive in Ijebu Ode as interim coach Augustine Eguavoen prepares for Friday’s first leg at the Remo Stars Stadium. Stars arrive in Ijebu Ode Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and defender Michelle Alozie have reported to the Super Falcons camp in Ijebu Ode. They are preparing for the 2028 Olympic Games

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Chelle Credits Striker Switch for Super Eagles Fightback

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / October 7, 2026

Chelle says a tweak up front turned a 3-1 deficit into a 3-3 draw in Nizhny Novgorod, and some of his debutants may now be on the November list. Chelle explains the switch Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says a tactical change in attack is what rescued a 3-3 draw against Russia on Tuesday.

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Busari Names 21 Flamingos for U-17 Women’s World Cup

By Kelechi / Women's Football / October 7, 2026

Harmony Chidi captains a squad drawn from clubs across Nigeria as the Flamingos prepare for a tough Group B in Rabat, starting against Poland on October 17. Busari’s final 21 Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has named a 21-player squad for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Harmony Chidi of Bayelsa Queens

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Midtjylland’s Etim Wins Superliga Player of the Month

By Kelechi / Awards & Recognition / October 7, 2026

The 24 year old scored three times and set up another goal in September, beating two FC Copenhagen players to the award. Etim takes the September honour Friday Etim has been named the Danish Superliga Player of the Month for September. The Nigerian striker earned the award with three goals and an assist for FC

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Finidi Wants Rivers United to Win Every Home Game

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 7, 2026

Rivers United sit second in the NPFL and remain unbeaten, but Finidi George says the title will be won or lost in Port Harcourt after last season’s near miss. Finidi’s home ground target Rivers United boss Finidi George has set his players a clear target for the new NPFL season: win every home game. The

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Adams Rescues Super Eagles in 3-3 Draw With Russia

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / October 7, 2026

Peter Edokpolor scored on his debut and Akor Adams struck in the 94th minute as an experimental Nigeria side came back from 3-1 down in Nizhny Novgorod. A late rescue in Nizhny Novgorod Akor Adams scored in the 94th minute on Tuesday to rescue a 3-3 draw for the Super Eagles against Russia at the

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NSC Boss Olopade Urges Golden Eaglets to End U-17 Drought

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / October 6, 2026

The sports minister’s top official visited the team’s Abuja camp before the squad flew out to Burkina Faso. Nigeria has not played at a U-17 World Cup since 2019. The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has told the Golden Eaglets to win the WAFU B U-17 Championship and end Nigeria’s drought

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