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.

Isaac Success Defends Chelle, Calls for Shared Blame in WCQ Struggles

Isaac Success Defends Chelle, Calls for Shared Blame in WCQ Struggles

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Super Eagles forward Isaac Success has called for a collective reassessment of Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification crisis, cautioning against placing all the blame on head coach Eric Chelle. In a candid interview with Home Turf, Success questioned the leadership structure of the Nigerian Football Federation NFF and challenged players, staff, and officials to take […]

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Valencia Coach Says Sadiq Likely to Face Mallorca Despite Illness

Valencia Coach Says Sadiq Likely to Face Mallorca Despite Illness

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Valencia head coach Carlos Corberán has expressed optimism that Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq will be available for their LaLiga clash with Real Mallorca on Sunday, despite a recent viral infection. Sadiq, who returned from international duty on Thursday, missed Friday’s training session due to a fever. However, Corberán confirmed the 28 year old was at

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Amuneke Hails Heartland’s Resilience After Draw at Sunshine Stars

Amuneke Hails Heartland’s Resilience After Draw at Sunshine Stars

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Heartland Technical Manager Emmanuel Amuneke has commended his side’s determination after they held Sunshine Stars to a 0-0 draw in a hard-fought NPFL matchday 31 encounter at the Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode. The Naze Millionaires had endured a difficult run, going five matches without a win including two home draws and a narrow

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Awoniyi Eyes Rare Start for Nottingham Forest After Wood's Injury

Awoniyi Eyes Rare Start for Nottingham Forest After Wood’s Injury

By / Culture /
Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi is set to be handed a rare starting opportunity for Nottingham Forest against Brighton this weekend, following an injury to first choice forward Chris Wood. Awoniyi has endured a frustrating campaign, largely playing a substitute role behind the in-form Wood, who has scored 18 goals and registered three assists in 29

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Sylvanus ‘Quick Silver’ Okpala Appointed Head Coach of Edel FC

Sylvanus ‘Quick Silver’ Okpala Appointed Head Coach of Edel FC

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
Former Super Eagles star Sylvanus Okpala has been named the new Technical Adviser of Nigeria National League NNL side Edel FC of Awka. The 63 year old replaces Abdulazeez Hamza Abara, who held the position for less than two months. Okpala, widely known as ‘Quick Silver’, officially took over the role on 26 March 2025

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Dele-Bashiru Back in Training, Targets Lazio Return vs Torino

Dele-Bashiru Back in Training, Targets Lazio Return vs Torino

By / Health & Fitness /
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is back in training and could feature for Lazio in their upcoming Serie A fixture against Torino, following a brief spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury. The Nigerian midfielder, who missed three consecutive matches, was also left out of the Super Eagles’ final squad for the recent World Cup qualifiers due

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Shooting Stars Blow Two-Goal Lead in Draw with El-Kanemi Warriors

Shooting Stars Blow Two-Goal Lead in Draw with El-Kanemi Warriors

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Shooting Stars were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against El-Kanemi Warriors in a thrilling NPFL matchday 31 clash in Maiduguri on Thursday. Despite taking a commanding lead in the first half, the Oluyole Warriors allowed the hosts to claw their way back into the game. Gbenga Ogunbote’s side looked to be in control

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Ola Aina to Stay at Nottingham Forest Despite Interest from Top Clubs

Ola Aina to Stay at Nottingham Forest Despite Interest from Top Clubs

By / Transfer News /
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina is reportedly ready to extend his stay at Nottingham Forest, despite growing interest from Premier League giants Chelsea, Manchester City, and Liverpool. The 28 year old is in the final months of his current contract, but talks between Forest and his representatives have progressed positively. According to reports, Aina has

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Dessers Backs Raskin’s Rise Amid Potential Exit Talks at Rangers

Dessers Backs Raskin’s Rise Amid Potential Exit Talks at Rangers

By / Interviews /
Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers has expressed admiration for teammate Nicolas Raskin’s growing influence at the club, acknowledging the likelihood of a future move away from Ibrox if the Belgian midfielder continues his stellar form. The 24 year old Raskin, who recently earned his senior debut for Belgium, has attracted attention from several Premier League clubs.

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Salisu Yusuf Reflects on First Defeat as Nasarawa United Suffer Setback

Salisu Yusuf Reflects on First Defeat as Nasarawa United Suffer Setback

By / NPFL /
Nasarawa United head coach Salisu Yusuf has described his team’s 1-0 loss to Kwara United as painful, especially after an own goal handed victory to the visitors. The defeat, decided by a 64th-minute error from Emeka Onyema, ended the Solid Miners’ impressive eight-match unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier Football League. Onyema failed to deal

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