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NWFL 2025: Kemi Adegbuyi shines with crucial assist in FC Robo’ victory

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / January 23, 2025

Kemi Adegbuyi, a standout for FC Robo Queens, has reflected on her team’s hard fought 2-1 victory over Adamawa Queens in their second game of the 2025 Nigerian Women Football League NWFL season. Despite playing at home, FC Robo had to battle from behind to secure the win, with Adegbuyi providing the crucial assist for […]

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Gornik Zabrze sign teenage winger Abdullahi from Sporting Supreme

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 23, 2025

Polish giants Gornik Zabrze, a 14 time league champion, have signed 19 year old Nigerian winger Abbati Abdullahi from Sporting Supreme FC. The young prospect has agreed to a contract with the club until June 30, 2028, marking the next chapter of his burgeoning career. Abdullahi impressed Gornik’s talent scouts during a special tournament, where

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Stakeholders Lauds Bayelsa Prosperity Cup for boosting grassroots football

By Kelechi Abel / Youth Development / January 23, 2025

Bayelsa State has garnered widespread praise for the Prosperity Cup, Nigeria’s largest grassroots football tournament, which has significantly impacted sports development and youth empowerment in the region. The seventh edition of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, popularly called the Prosperity Cup, features male, female, and para-soccer categories, with a record-breaking ₦50 million prize pool for

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Betting Allegation: Udinese Exclude Okoye from Registered Players List

By Kelechi Abel / Sports Betting / January 23, 2025

Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been removed from Udinese’s list of registered players amid allegations of betting misconduct. Okoye is under investigation for reportedly betting on receiving a yellow card during a Serie A match between Udinese and Lazio last March. The 25 year old was booked for time-wasting in the 64th minute of that

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Panathinaikos Shows Interest in Iheanacho

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 23, 2025

Greek club Panathinaikos has expressed interest in signing Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho, who currently plays for Sevilla. Iheanacho is reportedly seeking a move away from the La Liga side this January due to limited playing opportunities. In addition to Panathinaikos, the 28 year old striker has been linked with a return to England, with clubs

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Delta Queens Defeat Benue Queens with Princess Brace in NWFL Week 2

By Kelechi Abel / Match Previews & Reviews / January 23, 2025

Delta Queens secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Benue Queens in their NWFL Week 2 match at the Stephen Keshi International Stadium in Asaba, thanks to a first-half brace by Adam Princess. The ten-time NWFL champions bounced back strongly after a season opening loss to Bayelsa Queens. Delta State Sports Commission Chairman, Mr Onoriode Oborevwori,

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2003 Born Nigerian Forward Debuts for Arsenal in Win Over Dinamo Zagreb

By Kelechi Abel / Tactics & Analysis / January 23, 2025

Nigerian forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji made his senior debut for Arsenal on Wednesday night as the Gunners defeated Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 in a UEFA Champions League match at the Emirates Stadium. The victory virtually guarantees Arsenal’s place in the Round of 16. Manager Mikel Arteta introduced the 22-year-old in the second minute of stoppage time, replacing

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Edo Queens Extend Title Defence march,Rivers Angels Secure Crucial Point

By Kelechi Abel / Women's Football / January 23, 2025

The 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League NWFL Premiership delivered thrilling action on Matchday Two, held on January 22, 2025. Defending champions Edo Queens continued their title defence with a 2-1 away victory over Heartland Queens in Owerri, courtesy of a brace from Goodness Osigwe, while Monica Mathew scored a consolation goal for the hosts. Dannaz

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Brighton Eyeing Fisayo Ayodele-Bashiru Transfer from Lazio

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 23, 2025

Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly interested in signing Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Ayodele-Bashiru from Lazio. The 23 year old joined Lazio on loan from Turkish club Hatayspor last season, with an option for a permanent transfer. His performances in Italy have now caught the attention of the Premier League side. Ayodele-Bashiru, a former Manchester City

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State Preliminaries for the 2025 President Federation Cup Begin

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / January 22, 2025

The 2025 President Federation Cup has officially commenced with state level preliminaries starting on Monday. The Nigeria Football Federation NFF Competitions Department has mandated that all final state matches be concluded by February 22 or 23, 2025, unless special approval is obtained. Strict penalties have been outlined to ensure compliance. State FAs failing to meet

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