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.

Akor, Dessers, and Tella make Super Eagles provisional squad for WCQ

Akor, Dessers, and Tella make Super Eagles provisional squad for WCQ

By / National Team News /
Sevilla striker Jerome Akor, Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers, and Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella have been included in the Super Eagles’ provisional 39 man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month. This will be the first set of matches under new Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, […]

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Gift Monday Named Liga F Player of the Month for February 2025

Gift Monday Named Liga F Player of the Month for February 2025

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Super Falcons forward Gift Monday has been crowned the Liga F Player of the Month for February, following her outstanding performances for UDG Tenerife in Spain’s top-tier women’s league. The 23 year old Nigerian beat competition from some of the league’s biggest stars, including Real Madrid’s Alba Redondo, Barcelona’s Caroline Graham Hansen, and Deportivo’s Ainhoa

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Ola Aina Among Europe's Top Defenders for Possession Won

Ola Aina Among Europe’s Top Defenders for Possession Won

By / Fan Zone /
Nottingham Forest fullback Ola Aina has established himself as one of Europe’s best defenders, ranking fifth in the top five leagues for possession won, according to statistics from WhoScored. Aina has regained 150 possessions this season, putting him alongside elite players such as Barcelona’s Pedri (161), Chelsea’s Moisés Caicedo (159), Lens’ Adrien Thomasson (158), and

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Injured Onyedika included in UCL squad for Aston Villa clash

Injured Onyedika included in UCL squad for Aston Villa clash

By / Health & Fitness /
Despite struggling with injury, Raphael Onyedika has been included in Club Brugge’s matchday squad for their crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16 home tie against Aston Villa. The Nigerian midfielder had been sidelined for Brugge’s last two matches after being forced off in their league clash against Standard Liège last month. His return is

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NPFL goalkeeper to get Super Eagles call up for World Cup qualifiers

NPFL goalkeeper to get Super Eagles call up for World Cup qualifiers

By / National Team News /
A mystery goalkeeper from the NPFL has been named in the Super Eagles’ 23 man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. While the Nigeria Football Federation NFF has yet to confirm his identity, reports suggest that the candidate will serve as Nigeria’s third choice goalkeeper, behind Stanley Nwabali

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Amuneke urges Heartland to improve after 2-0 loss to Ikorodu City

Amuneke urges Heartland to improve after 2-0 loss to Ikorodu City

By / NPFL /
Heartland FC head coach Emmanuel Amuneke has vowed to improve his squad’s tactical approach following their 2-0 defeat to Ikorodu City in their latest NPFL matchday 27 encounter. The loss dropped Heartland to 12th place, while Ikorodu City climbed to sixth in the league standings. Despite the setback, Amuneke praised his players for their fighting

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Morrison urges Awoniyi to refine tactics to match Chris Wood's level

Morrison urges Awoniyi to refine tactics to match Chris Wood’s level

By / Interviews /
Former Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison has advised Taiwo Awoniyi to refine his game-reading skills if he hopes to reach the level of his Nottingham Forest teammate, Chris Wood. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live while analyzing Forest’s FA Cup win over Ipswich Town, Morrison highlighted the differences between the two strikers. Taiwo Awoniyi doesn’t

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Three Nigerian youngsters train with Arsenal first team before PSV clash

Three Nigerian youngsters train with Arsenal first team before PSV clash

By / Youth Development /
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta included three young players of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri, Ifeoluwa Ibrahim, and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji in the first team’s final training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg clash against PSV Eindhoven. The session, held at Sobha Realty Training Centre in London Colney, provided a crucial opportunity

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Chido Obi-Martin Ruled Out of Europa League Due to Eligibility Rules

Chido Obi-Martin Ruled Out of Europa League Due to Eligibility Rules

By / Tactics & Analysis /
Manchester United have confirmed that Chido Obi-Martin, the teenage striker making waves in their academy, will not be eligible to feature in the UEFA Europa League this season. The 17 year old Danish-Nigerian forward, who has been breaking goal-scoring records at youth level, is unable to participate because he only joined United’s academy last year,

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Igho Ogbu gets Super Eagles call up as Chelle reshapes Nigeria’ defense

Igho Ogbu gets Super Eagles call up as Chelle reshapes Nigeria’ defense

By / Tactics & Analysis /
Slavia Praha defender Igho Ogbu has been invited to the Super Eagles squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, as head coach Eric Chelle looks to restructure the team’s central defence. Ogbu, 25, is a direct replacement for Semi Ajayi, who was ruled out due to injury. Standing at 1.87

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